University of Western Australia Cultural Heritage Mapping by UDLA

UDLA

Aboriginal Nation

Whadjuk Nyoongar

Client

University of Western Australia (Campus Planning)

Location

Crawley, Western Australia

Jury comment

This is an important piece of work that not only reveals and maps the cultural heritage of the University of Western Australia’s Crawley campus but also provides a framework for future campus development based on redefining our preconceptions and our Western approach to seeing the landscape. The depth of thinking, the approach to consultation, engagement and collaboration, and the leadership demonstrated by the landscape architects impressed the jury. The cross-cultural “living” spatial knowledge that was revealed was guided and directed by Whadjuk Noongar Elders and leaders, in recognition of the importance of first asking Traditional Custodians, who have the authority and respect to speak for Country. The resultant mapping is beautifully presented through a richly layered artwork representing the shared knowledge and stories of the Crawley area. The University of Western Australia should also be commended for its vision of a place of learning on Country.

Entrant UDLA Nyoongar Elders and leaders Margaret Culbong; Doolann-Leisha Eatts; Farley Garlett; Vivienne Hansen; Morten Hansen; Richard Walley; Sandra Harben; Noel Nannup; Karen Jacobs; Herbert Bropho; Len Collard; Michael Ogilvie Artists Kim Mahood; Barbara Bynder; Shane Hansen Other consultants Jill Milroy and Richard Walley (School of Indigenous Studies and cultural advisors); Vanessa Russ (Berndt Museum); Brave and Curious Photography and videography Jason Thomas