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Case Study 4: Doctor Cass Hunter
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Case Study 4: Doctor Cass Hunter
Dr Cass Hunter is a descendent of the Kuku Yalanji and Maluiligal nations and is an Indigenous Researcher with NAILSMA in Cairns. She works at the intersection of ecology, climate science, and Indigenous knowledge systems.
Dr Hunter focuses on sustainable practices and cultural frameworks to manage and protect ocean environments.
She has led major research in Indigenous coastal livelihoods, co-design, and knowledge translation. Her work champions Indigenous leadership in science and prioritises knowledge-sharing approaches that respect and embed cultural values in environmental decision-making.
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