Yagan Square is a cross cultural collaboration-built project, that extends the Perth CBD into a cultural hub. It is a community space and remains a traditional meeting place for the Whadjuk people. The project is a type of urban ecological repair, both physical and cultural.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
