Cultural continuity and change at Shark Bay, Western Australia: an anthopological and historical study of the Malagana Aboriginal people. [ 2003-01-01 - 2005-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Ms Donna Oxenham (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof David Trigger (Supervisor) ,  Prof Sandra Bowdler (Mentor)

Brief description Cultural continuity and change at Shark Bay, Western Australia: an anthopological and historical study of the Malagana Aboriginal people. This project considers issues of cultural change, continuity and identity as they arise from the historical foundations of Shark Bay's present day community in Western Australia. It examines the ways in which Indigenous customary practices continue among the Malgana people, and how connection to sea and country remains an important facet of life. Drawing upon archaeological, historical and ethnographic materials, this project will produce an original account of changing patterns of identification with Aboriginal cultural heritage in an Indigenous community. The study will encompass relations between Malgana people and others who have historically come to live in the area.

Funding Amount $10,000

Funding Scheme Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development

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