Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples of Australia, as the traditional custodians of our lands, waters and seas. We recognise their ability to care for Country and their deep spiritual connection with Country. We honour Elders past and present whose knowledge and wisdom ensure the continuation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

COUNTRY

Magandjin (Brisbane)
13 - 16 October 2022

The 2022 Festival of Landscape Architecture: COUNTRY will be curated by Blaklash Creative, LatStudios and Claudia Taborda as Creative Directors.

It is critical for all involved in shaping urban environments to join with First Nations people to gain a deeper understanding of Country as we prepare our cities for the complex challenges of climate change.

Program

COUNTRY will follow six conversations, led by an all-Indigenous panel. Each conversation will be followed by a more intimate discussion, which will be facilitated by a First Nations lead.

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Conversation THEMES & GUEST Speakers

Conversations will range from furthering our understanding of Country to unpacking design thinking, to applications for design practice. Participants will need to be prepared to join in the conversation in a reciprocal way, practicing deep listening and engaging in the discussion.

COUNTRY will be led by all First Nations facilitators. Guests will be representative of the diversity in Country across Australia, and the diverse philosophical approaches to understanding, being with, designing with and caring for Country.

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