Topic:
Cultural burns
Lynette Knapp and Alison Lullfitz walking together on Country
Aunty Lynette Knapp and Dr Alison Lullfitz are colleagues and friends who collaborate on Walking Together, a four year UWA Albany research project. Lynette and Alison are walking and talking together on the bush property where Alison lives beside the Marra (Pallinup River), at Boxwood Hill. Connection to Country is a strong thread in their […]
Yarning about fire
This story offers so much! It is a heart-warming yet serious yarn that shines more light on a way forward with fire. Here's Uncle Aden: "Kaarl (fire) was always part of our life ... We had a good life in camps and the kaarl made sure we were alright. We had all the comforts thanks to the fire." Join Uncle Aden Eades, Aunty Eliza Woods and PhD student Ursula Rodrigues as they sit and yarn about fire.
Sayah Drummond: a refreshing perspective on making a difference
"I am a 'people person', so working with the community and working with passionate people is just really energising ... I’ve learned that a lot of environmental recovery is done by volunteers because they care, they make the effort to learn, and they truly make a difference to their little patch."
Eugene Eades: Coming back to Country
Eugene Eades has transformed Nowanup into a beacon of hope through extraordinary leadership, welcoming thousands to engage with the land. Central to his journey is a deep connection to Noongar culture and a commitment to learning from Elders whereby “instructions were given to me by the Elders all the way through”. Since 2005, he has focused on restoring the land, emphasizing its cultural significance and ecological health. Under his guidance, the 754-hectare Nowanup property has been rejuvenated, providing habitats for wildlife and becoming a “Bush University” for both Noongar and non-Indigenous people. Eugene's programs, including cultural plantings and a Ranger team, emphasize collaboration and healing, encapsulated in the motto “Healing Land, Healing People.” Over 16,000 visitors have participated in workshops and camps, fostering cross-cultural connections. Eugene envisions a world awakened by the shared stories and experiences at Nowanup, where the land teaches humanity about care and responsibility, echoing the wisdom of the ancestors.
