An Insight into the Native Title for Anthropologists Masterclass

June 22nd-June 29th 2015

Diana Cowie

Key Areas of Learning • Introduction to Native Title & its Legal Framework

= a bundle of rights. • Historical and Contemporary Factors affecting

Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples • Evidence, Expert Witness Role & Responsibilities • Researching Anthropology, Ethnographic Mapping • Bush tucker and other Aboriginal resources • Camps & Reserves • Aboriginal management of sites in the modern day

and age. • Society, culture and traditions + sacred site

recording (intangible values and sensitivities not just objects)

• Future Acts • Role of Lawyers and Role of Anthropologists,

Cultural Heritage Specialists, Expert Witnesses etc in Native Title Claims.

• And lots more…

Key Questions Answered

• How does Native Title fit with Aboriginal Land Rights Acts and Cultural Heritage Management Acts?

• What rights to Native Title claimants have as opposed to those who have Native Title determined?

• Where can/does Native Title exist and where is it extinguished?

• How does Native Title affect Aboriginal communities and individuals?

Key Skills Gained

• Aboriginal Family History Research

• How to better undertake oral history/ anthropology/ consultation interviews with Aboriginal people.

• Dealing with difficult people/ disagreements between Aboriginal parties including mediation techniques.

• Compiling Connection Reports

• Cultural Values Assessments with Aboriginal people

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