The Durumbura Dhurabang Stakeholder Project: Workshop 1
The Durumbura Dhurabang project is a recent Dharug-led initiative aiming to return traditional custodial ontologies, knowledges, language and practices to what is commonly known as the Lane Cove River catchment, in respectful alliance with existing river stakeholders.
Our Initiative
In the context of the climate crisis, the Durumbura Dhurabang project is a recent Dharug-led initiative aiming to return traditional custodial ontologies, knowledges, language and practices to what is commonly known as the Lane Cove River catchment, in respectful alliance with existing river stakeholders.
Our Goals
Our goal is caring for Country-as-City, to bring best practices together for the wellbeing of Ngurra/Country, knowing that only when we have Healthy Country can we have Healthy People for sustainable futures.
Our Skills and Resources
- Dharug epistemologies
- Grass roots knowledge systems
- Passionate community
- Political representation
- Private outreach
Our Barries
- Climate change
- Funding
- Fragmented communication
- Lack of education: Indigenous Knowledges and ecological data
Our Requirements
- Storm water quality improvement (SQUID)
- Catchment based management plan
- Reconnection to the river through community engagement and Indigenous leadership
Our Vision
- Creation of a Traditional Custodians led Catchment Leadership Group
- Establish a Macquarie University ‘Caring for Country’ initiative
- Long-Term stakeholder collaboration
- Adopting Indigenous cultural practices as a framework for ecological restoration
- Holistic data collection & water management