First Australians

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Waking up the Snake: Ancient Wisdom for Regeneration

Anne Poelina, Bill Webb, Sandra Wooltorton and Naomi Joy Godden We are a collective of four Western Australians. Anne is a Yimardoowarra marnin: a Nyikina Indigenous woman who belongs to the Martuwarra Fitzroy River in the Kimberley (northwest) region. Bill is a Wardandi Noongar man who belongs to the southwest coastal region, where ‘wardan’ in…
Indigenous solutions to the climate and biodiversity crises: A reflection on UNDRIP

Indigenous Peoples have the right to maintain and strengthen their distinctive spiritual relationship with their traditionally owned or otherwise occupied and used lands, territories, waters and coastal seas and other resources and to uphold their responsibilities to future generations in this regard.
Peace, Harmony and Security with Indigenous Australians

As has been well articulated by some, our nation cannot be said to be whole, or complete until there is a genuine and respectful reconciliation, an honest and true ‘coming together’ in a spirit of healing, repair, and trust.
Ancient Wisdom Dreaming a Climate Chance

Human and non-human beings have an equal right to life. The meaning of life is grounded in the interdependent relationship between all things. There are benefits from promoting earth-centred governance where relationships are inclusive of non-human beings.
Polycentric self-governance and Indigenous knowledge

This article’s main aim is to discuss research exploring how the self-government practices found in indigenous societies, biota and modern organisations can be embedded into the constitutions of legal entities to protect and share the well-being of humanity, biota and the planet.
People: ‘Just-Us for All’ –Indigenous wisdom for human and planetary well-being

My knowledge includes shared stories and experiences of friends and colleagues that coalesce, and which are being mobilized by indigenous and non-indigenouse people around the world to promote water life and water rights.
How Indigenous Wisdom Can Sustain Humanity

The ancient decision-making practices of Indigenous Australians can provide a way for modern society to learn how to achieve sustainable well-being for our environment and humanity.