Show Notes
Kangaroos have a cultural and spiritual significance for Aboriginal people, being a totem for some and a source of food and clothing for many. Tune in to learn about the diversity of views that Aboriginal people have about kangaroo management. When caring for country, they use a holistic, sustainable approach. There are still challenges, as traditional methods can sometimes clash with legislation. In this episode, we’ll talk to indigenous community members about what kangaroo harvesting means to them and some of the challenges they face. Join us to hear some ideas of how the industry and government can help improve community access and involvement through the use of cultural tags as well as providing work opportunities for indigenous people.
Guests featured in this episode include:
Joshua Clarke, Land Services Officer, Aboriginal Communities, Western Local Land Services
Lawrence Clarke, community elder and Chair of the Western Local Land Services Aboriginal Community Advisory Group
Garry Trindall, indigenous professional kangaroo harvester
Dennis King, Executive Officer, Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia
Other useful resources
The Kangaroo Management Taskforce website has several resources including several films made with Aboriginal communities
Kangaroos as a Food Source video - https://youtu.be/EOt3lvpTEaI
Our Country Our Food - https://youtu.be/HBZ2ak8w7Kw
Mark Olive cooks kangaroo at the national symposium - facebook.com/kangarootaskforce/videos/541806303049059/
Kangaroo Management Taskforce Facebook page - facebook.com/kangarootaskforce
The Pastoral Poddy is brought to you by Western Local Land Services and this the kangaroo series is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.
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