The Knowledge

‘The systems that shape, guide and constrain our lives today are the very agents of global ecological destruction, because they exclude or ignore Nature as the foundation of our existence. Indigenous cultures around the world celebrate Nature and accept the responsibility of caring for the natural world to ensure her continued abundance and generosity. That is why Indigenous knowledge must lead us out of the emergency of climate change and species extinction. Buy this book.’ David Suzuki

‘With generosity, warmth, captivating storytelling and profound wisdom, The Knowledge weaves us back into a relationship with the Earth. It invites every human to become a caretaker. This is an incredibly important book.’ Gina Chick

Victor Steffensen is an author, filmmaker, musician and traditional knowledge practitioner. He is a descendant of the Tagalaka people from North Queensland and respectfully acknowledges the European connections within his family tree. Much of Victor’s work is based on the arts and reviving practical traditional knowledge values, particularly Aboriginal fire and land management, with Aboriginal and non-Indigenous communities. He is co-founder of the Firesticks Alliance, which involves a large community network across Australia and internationally. Victor holds an Honorary Doctorate of Science from James Cook University. He is the author of Fire Country, and the children’s books Looking After Country With Fire, The Trees and Animals On Country. Through his artistic label, Mulong, Victor has published music tracks and videos such as ‘Great Land’, ‘Cool Burning’, ‘The Trees’ and ‘The Animals’.

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