The Ochre Card: Effective Indigenous engagement and learning country through our eyes

An Australia first, an Indigenous course that focuses on archaeology and Indigenous community engagement. This course involves spending 5 days at the ANU Kioloa campus learning about Indigenous cultural heritage management and archaeology. The course is convened by Australian Indigenous archaeologist, Dave Johnston and includes critical learning with Uncle Owen Carriage a Yuin / Walbunja Senior Elder and Cultural Mentor, and engagement with other senior South Coast Elders. It involves learning oral histories and developing an understanding of Indigenous perspectives. The course is also designed to build understanding in Indigenous community protocols and educate students in ethical approaches to practicing archaeology in Australia. As part of the course students will need to complete a cultural site assessment that includes archaeological and Indigenous cultural values mapping and demonstrate an ability to consult and communicate with local elders and community.