Question 1

Who is Kado Muir?

Accepted Answer

Kado Muir is a distinguished Ngalia cultural leader, anthropologist, archaeologist, and entrepreneur from the central deserts of Western Australia. As one of three remaining fluent speakers of the Ngalia language, Kado brings unparalleled authenticity and depth to cultural awareness work. With expertise spanning anthropology, archaeology, native title negotiations, and cultural heritage management, Kado bridges ancient wisdom with modern economic and technological realities.

Question 2

What makes Kado's approach different from other cultural awareness training?

Accepted Answer

Kado is a "scholar-practitioner" who speaks both "Boardroom" and "Bush" with equal fluency. Unlike generic cultural awareness programs, Kado's work combines lived experience as a traditional cultural leader with rigorous academic training in anthropology and archaeology. His approach addresses real-world challenges and delivers practical, actionable insights backed by decades of successful negotiations and partnerships.

Question 3

What services does Kado offer?

Accepted Answer

Kado offers three core services: (1) Speaking Engagements on topics like Wealth in First Nations, ESG & Responsible Investment, Country-Centered Design (AI ethics), and Environmental Justice. (2) Advisory Services covering native title negotiations, cultural heritage management, traditional owner equity partnerships, and commercial strategy. (3) Monthly Coaching Programs providing executive cultural awareness coaching and leadership development. Kado is also an artist who shares the wisdom of culture through his arts practice.

Question 4

What topics does Kado speak about?

Accepted Answer

Kado's signature keynote is "Wealth in First Nations," which challenges the paradigm of managing poverty in favor of managing wealth through equity ownership. Other core topics include ESG & Responsible Investment (cultural heritage as material financial risk), Country-Centered Design (Indigenous thinking applied to AI and data sovereignty), and Environmental Justice (clean energy transition with ownership equity for Traditional Owners).

Question 5

Who should work with Kado?

Accepted Answer

Kado's services are ideal for corporate boards and investment firms managing ESG risks, mining and resource companies navigating native title and cultural heritage obligations, technology companies developing AI and data sovereignty policies, government agencies shaping Indigenous policy and climate action, and executives seeking to deepen their cultural understanding and leadership capability.

Question 6

What are Kado's online courses about?

Accepted Answer

The flagship course "Aboriginal Awareness 101" provides comprehensive cultural awareness training designed for individuals and organizations. The course covers foundational knowledge about Aboriginal culture, connection to Country, cultural protocols, and practical strategies for respectful engagement. It combines Kado's deep cultural knowledge with his expertise in native title, heritage management, and successful cross-cultural partnerships.

Question 7

How long do I have access to the course materials?

Accepted Answer

Once enrolled, you have access to the course materials. This allows you to learn at your own pace and revisit the content as needed.

Question 8

What is included in the coaching program?

Accepted Answer

The monthly coaching program is designed for leaders and professionals committed to deepening their cultural understanding and leadership capability. You receive monthly one-on-one coaching sessions, personalized guidance on executive cultural awareness and leadership development, and ongoing mentorship support. The preferred engagement is three monthly sessions.

Question 9

How do I book a speaking engagement or advisory session?

Accepted Answer

You can request a speaking engagement or advisory session by using the enquiry form on the Services section. We'll respond with detailed information about availability, engagement options, and investment details tailored to your organization's specific needs and objectives.

Question 10

What is My Culture Story podcast?

Accepted Answer

My Culture Story is Kado's podcast featuring authentic stories and conversations about Aboriginal culture, connection to Country, and lived experiences. The podcast dives deep into topics like defending Country, wealth in First Nations communities, environmental justice, cultural preservation, and the intersection of traditional knowledge with modern challenges.

Question 11

What is the Cultural Capability Scorecard?

Accepted Answer

The Cultural Capability Scorecard is a free self-assessment tool that helps organizations evaluate their current level of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural capability. It measures your organization's performance across six key areas: Leadership & Governance, Policies & Procedures, Training & Development, Community Engagement, Employment & Procurement, and Monitoring & Evaluation. The assessment takes about 10-15 minutes and provides personalized recommendations based on your results.

Question 12

What is the Aboriginal Heritage Scorecard?

Accepted Answer

The Aboriginal Heritage Scorecard is a free risk assessment tool designed to evaluate your organization's Aboriginal heritage management practices. It helps identify potential gaps in compliance with heritage legislation, Traditional Owner engagement, and heritage protection protocols. The scorecard covers six critical areas: Legislative Compliance, Traditional Owner Engagement, Heritage Assessment, Site Protection, Staff Training, and Incident Management. Results indicate your organization's heritage risk level and provide actionable recommendations.

Question 13

Who should complete the scorecards?

Accepted Answer

The Cultural Capability Scorecard is ideal for senior leaders, HR professionals, diversity officers, and anyone responsible for Aboriginal engagement strategy in their organization. The Aboriginal Heritage Scorecard is designed for project managers, site supervisors, environmental officers, heritage advisors, and executives in industries like mining, construction, infrastructure development, and land management. Both tools are suitable for organizations of all sizes seeking to improve their practices.

Question 14

How are the scorecards scored and what do the results mean?

Accepted Answer

Both scorecards use a 10-point scale for each question. The Cultural Capability Scorecard categorizes organizations as Foundation (0-39%), Emerging (40-59%), Developing (60-79%), or Advanced (80-100%). The Heritage Scorecard categorizes risk levels as High Risk (0-39%), Elevated Risk (40-59%), Moderate Risk (60-79%), or Low Risk (80-100%). Each result includes a detailed breakdown by section and tailored recommendations for improvement.

Question 15

What happens after I complete a scorecard?

Accepted Answer

After completing a scorecard, you'll immediately receive your results with your total score, capability or risk level, section-by-section breakdown, and specific recommendations. You can download your results as a PDF or have them emailed to you for sharing with stakeholders. Your results are also saved securely for future reference. We encourage organizations to use these insights to develop action plans and consider enrolling in Aboriginal Awareness 101 or engaging Kado's advisory services for implementation support.

Question 16

Are the scorecards confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes, your scorecard responses and results are treated confidentially. The information you provide is stored securely and is used solely to generate your personalized assessment results. We do not share individual organization data with third parties. However, aggregated, anonymized data may be used to improve the assessment tools and inform industry benchmarking insights.

Question 17

How can I purchase Kado's artwork?

Accepted Answer

Kado Muir is an artist who specializes in sharing the wisdom of culture through his arts practice. His artwork reflects deep connections to Country, ancestral knowledge, and Ngalia cultural traditions. Please contact us through the enquiry form to learn more about Kado's artistic work and available pieces.

Walking With Country.
Leading With Culture.

Build Cultural Competency

Online Course

Aboriginal Awareness 101

What's Included

Email Access

Individual

Corporate

Official Course Book Available

Services

Speaking Engagements

Wealth in First Nations

Resources

ESG & Responsible Investment

Resources

Country-Centered Design

Resources

Environmental Justice

Resources

Wealth in First Nations

ESG & Responsible Investment

Country-Centered Design

Environmental Justice

Ideal For:

Advisory

Coaching

Ready to Work Together?

Podcast

Native Title Determinations for Payarri and Waturta

Mamutjitji Story App Launched in honour of passed elders

September Refections 2023 aaarrgghhh...

Another Yarn about the Voice

Carto Nullius, Reclaiming Maps and Data for Country

FAQ

Get In Touch

Walking With Country.Leading With Culture.

Build Cultural Competency

Online Course

Aboriginal Awareness 101

What's Included

Email Access

Individual

Corporate

Official Course Book Available

Already Purchased?

Services

Speaking Engagements

Wealth in First Nations

Resources

ESG & Responsible Investment

Resources

Country-Centered Design

Resources

Environmental Justice

Resources

Wealth in First Nations

ESG & Responsible Investment

Country-Centered Design

Environmental Justice

Ideal For:

Advisory

Coaching

Ready to Work Together?

Podcast

Native Title Determinations for Payarri and Waturta

Mamutjitji Story App Launched in honour of passed elders

September Refections 2023 aaarrgghhh...

Another Yarn about the Voice

Carto Nullius, Reclaiming Maps and Data for Country

FAQ

Get In Touch

Walking With Country.
Leading With Culture.