The Australian Government is pleased to present the 2024 First Nations Land and Water Management Forum (Dangkal Gwo’yal-wa) Forum (the Forum) to be held on Larrakia Country (Darwin), bringing together First Nations land and water managers from across Australia to celebrate and showcase their achievements looking after Country.
In Larrakia, Dangkal Gwo’yal-wa means Strong Country and this forum focuses on keeping our land and water Country strong by preserving these unique resources through the effective management of Country.
The Dangkal Gwo’yal-wa First Nations Land and Water Management Forum will also be an opportunity for delegates to:
- build networks with each other and government representatives
- share and celebrate First Nations unique cultures and knowledge
- strengthen Indigenous land and water management sector governance and ownership
- enhance land and water management practices
- enhance learning opportunities and build organisational capacity and capabilities, and
- initiate partnerships that progress land and water management programs.
Topic streams include:
- Learning from old ways (Culture)
- Embracing the new ways (Technology)
- Sharing knowledge (Collaboration)
- Looking to our future (Planning)
Presentations will be in the form of:
- Keynotes
- Breakout sessions
- Panel discussions and interviews
- Fire-side chats
- Ranger sharing sessions
There will also be an Interactive Marketplace which will run over the full 3 days of the Forum. The Marketplace will serve as a hub for networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among organisations committed to empowering First Nations communities in their stewardship of land and water resources. We are seeking expressions of interest from a diverse range of organisations offering innovative solutions, resources, and support tailored to the needs of First Nations land and water managers. To register your expression of interest click here.
Delivered in conjunction with the Forum Dinner, the night market will be a place where local artisans can sell their products to the Forum delegates. If you are interests in this opportunity, please email events@33creative.com.au
It will be overseen by a First Nations Working Group, comprising of First Nations Indigenous Land and Water managers from across Australia, as well as a Forum Partner Group comprising of representatives from the partner organisations and Traditional Owners from Larrakia Country. The Traditional Owners will provide cultural guidance and local area knowledge.