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Current research projects


indigenous community governance research project

This collaboration between Reconciliation Australia and researchers within the ANU Centre for Aboriginal Economic Policy Research and the ANU National Centre for Indigenous Studies undertakes research on Indigenous community governance, with the consultation of Indigenous communities and regional Indigenous organisations.

Key NCIS Researchers:

- Professor Mick Dodson

- Dr Sarah Holcombe

The most recent publication from this project is Contested Governance, which includes a Foreword by Professor Mick Dodson and 'Constraints on Researchers Acting as Change Agents' by Dr Sarah Holcombe.

Project commenced in 2008 - Ongoing

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Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation & Kimberley Land Council Project

In partnership with the Western Desert Lands Aboriginal Corporation and the Kimberley Land Council, identifying Indigenous uses of the 1700km track including rock art and contemporary sites of significance to protect restricted sites and cultural artefacts through regional management strategies.

Key NCIS Researcher:

- Associate Professor Peter Veth

Project commenced in 2003 - Ongoing