Learn the Martuwarra Fitzroy River’s stories, from its First Nation’s People. There are nine stories to watch including Selina’s story and Hozaus’s story. Selina reflects on the importance of protecting the Martuwarra Fitzroy River for future generations and Hozaus...
The Grassy Narrows people in Canada have a special relationship to the river. However, the Indigenous community has been devastated by mercury poisoning in the river system. Fish and tap water were contaminated with extremely high levels of mercury, causing...
In the Elk Valley in southern British Columbia, a water crisis is slowly unfolding. As this valley is home to some of Canada's biggest mines, the coal extracted in these mines comes selenium. Selenium levels in the Elk Valley are far above the limits set out in B.C.'s...
Photo: Kimberley Land Council The Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council’s website was launched on May 25th 2020. The Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council believes rivers are the lifeblood of our Nation. The Council is focused on protecting the sacred and National Heritage...
QUENTIN GRAFTON, MATTHEW COLLOFF, DANIEL CONNELL, KATHERINE DANIELL, JOSEPH GUILLAUME, LORRAE VAN KERKHOFF, APARNA LAL, VIRGINIA MARSHALL, EHSAN NABAVI, JAMIE PITTOCK, KATHERINE TAYLOR, PAUL TREGONING, JOHN...
A traditional owner, Patricia Marrfurra McTaggart, narrated a story about rivers and busk tucker in her country near the Daly River in Northern Territory. This video was part of the Tropical Rivers and Coastal Knowledge (TRaCK) research program. Find out...
An Aboriginal man from the Ngemba language, Lionel (Charlie) Williams talks about the Barwon-Darling River. He expressed his concerns about the River's health regarding the decline in water quality and flows and the numbers of native fish. Find out...
Brenda McBride talks about the Narran Lakes near Walgett. The heritage listed Narran Wetlands was an important meeting place of up to five language groups. Find out more: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CawZAqrUimI&t=5s Source: Western Local Land...
By Dr Anne Poelina, Nulungu Research Institute: University of Notre Dame The Rainbow Snake is a universal Indigenous Australian living creature responsible for the creation and protection of waterways. Countless generations of traditional owners have cared for the...
June Barker from North-western New South Wales describes the importance of gilgais from her environmental and cultural opinion. She tells about the fundamentals of water health and using gypsum to clear muddy water. Find out more: ...