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New discussion paper: sustainable development and water in Australia’s remote Indigenous communities
A new discussion paper from The University of Queensland on ‘Water, sanitation and hygiene in remote Indigenous Australian communities: A scan of priorities’ was launched last week….
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The effects of land and water separation on First Nations Peoples
Although Australia’s innovative water policies and management frameworks have resulted in significant gains regarding water management, some of these policies have had impacts on access to water for Aboriginal…
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What water management can learn from traditional fire ecology
Australian land and water management are shifting to incorporate traditional ecological knowledge (TEK). In an interview with Bradley Moggridge, he talked about how traditional fire ecology has transformed…
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Synergies between environmental flows and cultural water
In an interview with Brad Moggridge, Aboriginal water expert, researcher, and advocate, he described the relationship between environmental flows and cultural water Cultural water is water resources and water…
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Philanthropic water to support environmental goals
Many different policy approaches have emerged over the past ten years trying to find ways to support Indigenous rights to water in Australia. Some of these have looked great…
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Can Western science validate and acknowledge First Nations Peoples’ traditional knowledge in journals and reports?
During an interview with Brad Moggridge, the challenges around bridging the gap between traditional knowledge and scientific journals and reports was discussed. Traditional knowledge is composed of a…
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Aboriginal knowledge and connection to water
From the Brad Moggridge interview: traditional knowledge and scientific knowledge: opportunities and tensions in water management. This content was originally part of the Kini Interview Series. Kini is a…
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Connection through Caring for Country and Caring for Water
Caring for Country and Caring for Water programs have tremendous value for connecting Aboriginal people to their communities, particularly for those youth who may live in cities and feel…
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Brad Moggridge interview — Traditional knowledge and scientific knowledge: opportunities and tensions in water management
An interview with Brad Moggridge, a proud Kamilaroi man who is part of a large extended family. He grew up in western Sydney and is currently…
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Victoria State Government: Water for Victoria
In October 2016, Victoria released its latest long-term water strategy, entitled Water for Victoria. This plan provides a contemporary example of inclusive water management, both through…
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