About this episode

Samantha Shepherd discusses her work at Kaala Barna, an Aboriginal consultancy, and her connection to various communities in Australia.

Samantha Shepherd is a Jaru woman with family connections to Halls Creek, Balgo and Wyndham. She grew up in many different towns and remote communities across the Kimberley and Pilbara which left her with a deep love of Country. She has a background in Environmental Engineering but she has primarily worked with Aboriginal communities in ways that serves them best. She works at Kaala Barna, a 100% owned and operated Aboriginal consultancy. They work between Western and Aboriginal spaces to ensure that Aboriginal peoples voices are elevated. She has two daughters and currently live on Nyoongar Boodja (Perth).

People in this episode

Hosts: Nita Okoko, Zoe, Fiza Zali, Madhvi Thakur, A.M. Haritha

Guest: Samantha Shepherd

Topics covered

• Aboriginal consultancy
• Environmental Engineering
• Community work
• Indigenous voices
• Cultural connection

Keywords

• Aboriginal consultancy
• Samantha Shepherd
• Kaala Barna
• Indigenous communities
• Environmental Engineering

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kaala Barna

Places: Halls Creek, Balgo, Wyndham, Kimberley, Pilbara, Nyoongar Boodja, Perth

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