Coastal management: engaging with First Nations people
These guidelines provide an overview of the considerations for engaging Aboriginal communities, knowledge holders and Aboriginal-led organisations when preparing coastal management programs.
Publisher: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Cost: Free
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-923076-12-9 / ID: EH240058
File: PDF 7.97 MB / Pages 41
Name: coastal-management-creating-culturally-safe-opportunities-engaging-with-first-nations-240058.pdf
The information and guidance in this publication are intended to support coastal councils and the Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water (the department) to engage First Nations people through approaches that are culturally safe, respectful and reciprocal.
During the planning phase of a coastal management program, it is essential to consider how First Nations people will be offered culturally safe engagement opportunities.
Culturally safe engagement approaches will help with identifying how a coastal management program may support the aspirations and cultural practices of First Nations people and enhance community leadership in caring for Country.