First Nations Engineering & Sustainable Design
Online
FIRST NATIONS ENGINEERING AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
In this this webinar, we look into "First Nations" thinking and examine what can be learned from "Aboriginal Engineering & Design Principles" particularly with respect to land management practices and lessons around sustainable land and building management. How can the old ways of earth work and water treatment processes to secure resources inform modern engineering methods?
Our expert presenters will discuss the following:
- What can we learn from the land, water and conservation practices of First Nations engineers and designers?
- How does Indigenous traditional knowledge help us to address critical issues like climate change and declining biodiversity?
- How do engineers and development companies engage with indigenous communities in infrastructure and development projects?
- How do engineers and designers engage with country and local indigenous culture, yet maintain the pace and demands placed on them to deliver in this commercial environment?
- What is the role of the State and planning authorities in the process? How do we reconcile local and State planning concepts with First Nations concepts of "country"
- How do we bring companies at a corporate/ board level into the discussion and initiatives around cultural engagement?
MEET THE EXPERTS
Russell is a Gamilaraay man with an extensive history of working across multidisciplinary teams, especially in relation to Cultural Heritage and liaison with Traditional Owners and Indigenous communities. He brings strong and valuable experience building partnerships between Aboriginal organisations, businesses, people and projects.
Siân is a proud Budawang woman of the Yuin Nation who lives in the Northern Rivers of NSW. Siân researches the rich history and living culture of people and the land and helps develop Aboriginal Design Principles (ADP) that guide and inform design solutions.
Julia is Director, Specialist Indigenous Services, Major Projects. Julia’s work focuses on Aboriginal participation on major infrastructure projects for sustainable, long term outcomes for Aboriginal people, businesses, assets and land.
Descended of the Yurin People, Budawang Tribe, Michael is a researcher and Professional Tutor at the University of Technology, Sydney’s Jumbunna Institute for Indigenous Education and Research. He has a range of specialisations in the broad area of design, theory and architecture.
Phil has 40 years’ experience in the provision of engineering consultancy and has led WSP/Irwinconsult as Managing Director for the past 15 years. His experience includes low/medium and high rise commercial and residential developments, industrial, sporting, educational and healthcare facilities.