The Living Knowledge Place is a First Nations community education site focused on bringing real solutions to all future generations, through Country, culture, and community knowledge.
Our mission is to provide ground breaking resources that incorporates ancient wisdom, science and natural intelligence into modern social and environmental solutions. It is crucial that our children foster a stronger conneion to Country to assist in sustaining our planet into the future. Through videos, interactive activities, and curriculum-aligned content, we support teachers, students and the broader community in exploring content that inspires exciting innovation in all fields. We aim to be a bridge between cultures to work together in combining the knowledge and customs that make up Australia’s identity.
The Living Knowledge Place is proudly facilitated by Firesticks – a national Indigenous network supporting communities to care for Country through traditional knowledges, including Cultural Fire. Find out more at Firesticks - The Living Knowledge Place
Respectful Knowledge Capture
Our process begins with deep listening and genuine partnership with the Indigenous and non-Indigenous community.
- To work under the guidance of Traditional Owners, the general community and organisations who are determined to collaboratively improve our society and environment.
- Follow cultural protocols and respect to all communities we work with to build a network of hope and opportunity. Use appropriate methods to incorporate theoretical and practical content that harnesses traditional knowledge into main stream solutions.
- Ensure all intellectual property rights remain with the Traditional Owners and involved communities and individuals.
" At The Living Knowledge Place, our vision is to integrate traditional knowledge into Australian education, inspiring students to respect Country and embrace the wisdom of its Custodians, fostering a more connected and inclusive future for all. "
