This session highlights the role of firestick farming in shaping the ecology of Australia. With Uncle Dave Wandin, Uncle Rodney Carter and moderated by Bhiamie Williamson.
Firestick Farming
10.00am—11.00am
Featuring...
Bhiamie Williamson
Bhiamie Williamson is a Euahlayi man north-west New South Wales with familial ties to north-west Queensland. In 2014, Bhiamie graduated from the Australian National University (ANU) and in 2017 from the Masters of Indigenous Governance at the University of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Bhiamie also holds graduate certificates in Indigenous Governance from the Native Nations…
Uncle David Wandin
Uncle David Wandin is a Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Elder and Cultural Practices Manager (Fire and Water) at the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation. He is a recognised leader in the promotion and execution of cultural (cool) burns in Victoria. Prior to this role, Uncle Dave was instrumental in the establishment of the Corporation’s Narrap Team,…
Uncle Rodney Carter
Uncle Rodney Carter is a descendant of Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta people and reside in Bendigo (his grandfather’s traditional Country). He has extensive experience in Cultural Heritage management and a particular interest in linking people to landscape through the integration of biodiversity and Cultural Heritage projects. Rodney currently works for DJAARA as Group…