Advisory.
‘First Nations led agreement making is a vital process that upholds the inherent rights, sovereignty, and self-determination of First Nations communities, aligned to the principles enshrined in the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP)’.
Engagement
We bring subject matter expertise to the renewable energy sector through environment, sustainability and First Nations cultural heritage matters, with extensive experience in the provision of assessment, development of policy and advice on these matters to governments, Traditional Custodians, industry bodies and interested parties.
Our experts have assisted the development of standards for global best practice conservation, protection, and management of Australian places with significant First Nations heritage values, provided Commonwealth Government oversight on effective management of the Indigenous heritage values of World, National and Commonwealth listed places, have led Australia's Indigenous heritage responsibilities under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, and have led the national management of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Heritage Protection Act 1984 reform agenda.
We understand that agreement making is a crucial and essential process that acknowledges and respects the inherent rights, sovereignty, and self-determination of First Nations communities. We are committed to establishing respectful and collaborative relationships with governments, industry stakeholders, and First Nations communities based on trust, mutual understanding, and shared decision-making. We recognise and honor the unique cultural, legal, and historical perspectives of First Nations, ensuring that their voices are heard and their consent is sought in matters that directly impact their lands, resources, and communities.
Through our agreement making, we strive to create opportunities for economic development, resource management, and cultural preservation that respect First Nations rights, foster sustainable development, and contribute to reconciliation and healing. We value the importance of equitable partnerships and long-term relationships, as they lay the foundation for meaningful collaboration, honor First Nations rights, and build a future that embraces diversity, sustainability, and mutual prosperity.
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Breaking New Ground: Pioneering Global First Agreement-Making for Murujuga's Future.
GIRA’s Founders have an established relationship with the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, having worked with the organisation since 2017 (while in previous roles). This long term and continuing relationship ensure that GIRA has a good understanding of effective and targeted stakeholder engagement and communication, an awareness of the organisation’s decision making and governance structures and the organisation’s short, medium and long term goals.
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Shaping the Future of Renewables with Respectful First Nations Engagement
GIRA’s methodology embraces First Nations perspectives, supplying technical advice aligning with both project aspirations and cultural heritage. GIRA provided cultural, strategic and community focused communication and media relations support relating to First Nations issues of public interest, backed by cultural understanding and ethical considerations.
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Honouring Cultures, Empowering Connections: First Nations Advisory in Telecommunications
GIRA’s facilitation and support of the company’s Reconciliation Action Plan implementation applied a systematic method for nurturing respectful relationships and generating opportunities with First Nations communities and partners. Additionally, GIRA provided guidance in relation to placemaking, policy review and the establishment of an advisory circle.