Season 2, Episode 10: Kate Harriden

A wiradyuri woman, Kate grew up in the creek behind the family home and still spends lots of time in streams, even if many of them are now storm water channels. She completed her PhD in Indigenous water sciences (decolonising streams: a confluence of Indigenous and western sciences) at the Fenner School of Environment & Sustainability. This research required extensive time in the local storm water system, trialling Indigenous science-based infrastructure. She is now incorporating Indigenous water knowledge and practices in her work- boldly decolonizing water management approaches, particularly in terms of streams.

Fiona and Julie ask Kate about modern day (dis)connection with where our water comes from and goes to- and what that means for our natural environment.  A fascinating Indigenous perspective on Canberra’s waterways.

Read more about Kate Harriden in this great article.