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Luxury tourism, Indigenous style

Indigenous culture is very much part of the Australian tourism brand. We see Indigenous art and motifs used extensively in Australian tourism marketing campaigns.

But do Indigenous communities and businesses benefit from this branding?

Professor Anne Poelina is Nyikina Warrwa woman from the Mardoowarra River (aka Fitzroy River) in Western Australia's Kimberley region.

 

Listen to the 17-minute discussion with Professor Anne Poeline (Matrtuwarra Fitzroy River Councils Chair) on ABC

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MFRC has held another successful Strategic Planning and Research workshop

August 12, 2024

Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council Board members along with an exciting representation of cross disciplinary researchers met recently in Derby to hear about the progress of a number of collaborative research projects and to discuss important strategic directions as MFRC grows it's capacity. Future outward...

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MFRC gets UN Human Rights Award

August 12, 2024

Martuwarra Fitzroy River Council has officially been given UN Human Rights recognition for our achievements in collectively supporting the Global campaign of Civil Society, Indigenous Peoples, Social Movements, and Local Communities for the Universal Recognition of the Right to a Clean, Healthy, and Sustainable Environment. ...

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