An essay published in the Griffith Review in 2012. The essay covers the influence and impact of white people working in remote Aboriginal communities. It assesses Indigenous identity and connection to Country within these communities and the effect of Non-Indigenous involvement.
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.
