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An evolving collection of recordings of key past and current lectures, forums and symposiums held at the National Museum of Australia – listen to them anywhere, anytime, or subscribe to our podcast service.

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The economy of shells: A history of Aboriginal women at La Perouse making shellwork for sale

Maria Nugent

Indigenous Participation in Australian Economies conference, 9 November 2009

Maria Nugent explores the 130-year-long practice of shell-working by Aboriginal women at La Perouse in Sydney’s south, and how the makers have been able to create or find new markets by adapting their products to appeal to new customers.

art, economy, indigenous, industry

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Wrap-up and discussion

Ian Keen

Indigenous Participation in Australian Economies conference, 10 November 2009

Ian Keen provides a brief, broad view of the discussions over the two-day conference, its themes and its significance, covering hybrid models, empirical studies and the links between research and practice.

economy, indigenous

Now with transcripts

Transcripts are often published after MP3 files. Here are the latest additions.

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