Archaeology in the Long Grass: Understanding Contact Through the Analysis of Urban Aboriginal Fringe Camps [ 2010-02-16 - 2013-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Claire Smith (Chief Investigator) ,  Heather Burke (Chief Investigator) ,  ARC Linkage Grant LP1701000985 (Funded by)

Brief description Archaeology in the Long Grass: \r\nUnderstanding Contact Through the Analysis of Urban Aboriginal Fringe Camps. This research will contribute to the priority goal of Strengthening Australia’s Social and Economic Fabric through: 1) conceptual and methodological advances in archaeology; 2) making a substantive contribution to Native Title debates; 3) contributing to Closing the Gap of Indigenous disadvantage; 4) developing Indigenous research capacity; and 5) increasing public understandings of Aboriginal culture. The Larrakia Nation Aboriginal Corporation will benefit from new data to inform policy decisions and recommendations, interpretive materials for planned tourism ventures and enhanced research capacity through the quality training of Aboriginal research associates.

Funding Amount $80,007

Funding Scheme Linkage Projects

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