Keynote Testimonial : Sonia Cooper & Mitch Jones

Keynote Address: Water County, Law and Knowledges

Sonia Cooper

Sonia Cooper, a proud Yorta Yorta woman, was raised by her grandmother on Cummeragunja, NSW. Deeply connected to her culture, Sonia lives and works on Country, dedicating her career to a rights-based approach and the intersection of various protections but extends that knowledge to bring others on the journey. Her focus includes cultural law, water law, chemical science, and assessing cultural impacts. Sonia is committed to challenging conventional thinking and invite all those who wish to yarn.


Mitch Jones

Mitch belongs to Dharug Ngurra in Western Sydney and currently lives in North East Victoria Dhuduroa Country. He has spent many years in the central deserts of Australia, working with Aboriginal people and ranger groups looking after Culture and Country. Mitch is passionate about Cultural revival, furthering the rights of Aboriginal people, and supporting ethical and Culturally Safe interactions that bring together diverse First Nations and Western knowledge systems.