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Kangaralpi Tiiwa Kanyira: Retaining Our Ways from Ancient Times
Kado argues that Western Desert Law ceremonies — songs, dances, oral histories practised for thousands of years — remain alive but fragile, threatened by colonisation's ongoing cultural erosion. He calls for the Tjukurrpa and its living traditions to receive UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage inscription as one of humanity's great treasures.
RIAA Conference: Protecting First Nations heritage
RIAA Conference: Protecting First Nations heritage Indigenous Cultural Heritage Protection: Investor Risk, Responsibility & First Nations-Led Governance | The Greener Way This week on The Greener Way, host Michelle Baltazar speaks with Kado Muir, chair of the National Native Title Council ahead of the RIAA Conference in May where Muir is one of the panelists on a session titled, “Indigenous Cultural Heritage Protection: Investor Risk and Responsibility”. Muir argues that tools already exist to protect indigenous heritage, but incentives and governance are lacking, including too few First Nations people in decision-making roles and boards. He urges investors and governments to screen risks, work with First Nations governance institutions, and make cultural heritage protection a non-negotiable in boardroom discussions. 02:20 Responsible investment steps 03:46 Scorecards and governance gaps 06:46 Real world liability examples 11:45 Native title and investor risk 15:53 Building a virtuous cycle 17:50 Standardising with First Nations 19:05 Board representation is a blind spot 22:21 Five years after Juukan Gorge 23:40 Progress and podcast wrap 02:20 Responsible investment steps 03:46 Scorecards and governance gaps 06:46 Real world liability examples 11:45 Native title and investor risk 15:53 Building a virtuous cycle 19:05 Board representation blind spot 22:21 Five years after Juukan 23:40 Positive note and wrap Links: https://www.kadomuir.com.au/ Podcast: My culture story with Kado Muir This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy
Forget Google Maps – this WA founder knows the real lie of the land
Life & Leisure Each songline acts like the metadata for an internal biological GPS system, says Kado Muir of Dilji Corporation. He answers our Time Out Q&A.
Kado's Culture Club: Native Title & the Environment
We must shift from mining-led compliance to a model where Native Title rights, sacred landscapes, and ecological integrity dictate how we govern and protect Country.
How AWS Artificial Intelligence Is Helping to Preserve Indigenous Culture and Languages
Amazon Web Services profiled Ngalia leader Kado Muir as one of the last three fluent speakers of the Ngalia language, highlighting how he is using cloud-based artificial intelligence to record, store and revitalise his people's knowledge. An innovative collaboration between the Ngalia Heritage Research Council, Kiwa Digital, and AWS is using the latest AI technology to help safeguard this irreplaceable 60,000-year-old cultural knowledge.
Little Yarns: ABC Kids Listen Podcast Shares Ngalia Language and Stories
ABC Kids Listen's award-winning podcast Little Yarns features Kado Muir sharing Ngalia language and stories from red desert Country in Western Australia. Hosted by Gamilaraay woman Rudi Bremer, each seven-minute episode celebrates diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, helping pre-schoolers listen to the sounds of Country, learn language, and connect with Indigenous cultures through storytelling, music, and the authentic voices of Aboriginal children.
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Ngurrara Pukurpla — Wellbeing of Country as a Living System
February 2026 Update This month has been a deep dive into the intersection of ancient Law and modern environmental stewardship. Whether through the tactile process of lino printing for my upcoming exhibition or technical briefings with corporate environmental teams, the theme remains the same: Sustenance, Integrity, and Consent.
Welcome to 2026 - New Website Launch
Kado Muir announces the launch of his new professional services website for 2026, built with AI technology. The site features modern engagement tools and showcases professional services, newsletters, and podcast content.
Making a Difference - National Native Title Council 2025 Achievements
National Native Title Council demonstrates united First Nations advocacy, securing $75M funding for PBCs, launching the Mabo Centre, and driving cultural heritage reform across Australia in 2025.
Cultural Artwork on Goldfields Controlled Waste Vehicle
Kuberan Muir and Kalsigns collaborate to bring an amazing natural and cultural icon to life with artwork inspired by echidnas and ants on a vacuum tanker for Goldfields Controlled Waste.
2025 in Review: Indigenous Leadership and the Impact Economy
Kado Muir reflects on how 2025 reshaped Indigenous leadership, sharing insights on native title, sustainability, and digital innovation. Stories from the frontlines of cultural knowledge shaping responsible business in Australia.
Native Title Determinations for Payarri and Waturta
Celebrating significant Native Title determinations that recognize the traditional ownership and cultural connection of Aboriginal peoples to their ancestral lands.
Preserving Ancient Knowledge in a Deep-Tech World: Dilji Labs at Cicada x Tech23
At Cicada x Tech23, Kado Muir took to the stage in Sydney sharing the Dilji vision with 400 people curated from across the innovation ecosystem. Dilji Labs is dedicated to empowering remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in using technology and innovation for EdTech, Ngapartji-Ngapartji (Two-Way Science) and infrastructure needs deploying AI and Web 3 solutions.
Building Bridges Through Aboriginal Cultural Awareness Training
Kado Muir, a traditional Aboriginal man from the deserts of Western Australia with knowledge in Aboriginal law, works as a qualified anthropologist and archaeologist delivering Aboriginal Diversity and Inclusion training. His courses provide a Continuum of learning from cultural awareness through to cultural responsiveness, helping participants move from basic awareness to meaningful engagement with Aboriginal culture.