‘Not Taking, But Giving’: A Paradox of Cross-Cultural Empowerment

Kim Scott () and Angela Durey ()
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Kim Scott: Curtin University
Angela Durey: Curtin University

Chapter Chapter 17 in Resource Curse or Cure ?, 2014, pp 257-270 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract This chapter examines the nature of partnerships between mining companies and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in regional Western Australia from the perspective of Indigenous health, well-being and culture. Reference will be made to specific examples of such partnerships, and attention drawn to research indicating a correlation between the health and well-being of Indigenous people, and their connection to traditional culture along with ‘self-determination’. The impetus Native Title legislation has given to promoting dialogue, collaboration and negotiation between the mining industry and Indigenous communities will be considered, along with an apparent readiness by the mining industry to be more supportive generally of Indigenous culture and its place in mainstream Australia. The chapter will focus particularly on the participation of Indigenous individuals in the mining workforce and related business opportunities, the role and potential of cultural awareness training supplied by Indigenous communities to the mining industry and suggestions as to future directions.

Keywords: Indigenous People; Aboriginal People; Cultural Capital; Mining Industry; Indigenous Community (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2014
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-53873-5_17

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