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Aboriginal Oral Histories

There is a long history of Aboriginal associations with the Cooks River catchment found from the archaeological past, and oral and documentary history from more recent times. The Cooks River Catchment Aboriginal History Project was undertaken by history and...

Traditional Ecological Knowledge Project

How did Aboriginal people live in the Cooks River Catchment? This project uses historical records to share traditional ecological knowledge of the Cooks River catchment and uses computer simulation to create a virtual Cooks River prior to European settlement....

Dictionary of Sydney: Cooks River historical essays

A collection of short historical essays exploring a range of Cooks River topics including Aboriginal people of the valley, significant landmarks and industry as well as urban growth. Click to read on the Dictionary of Sydney website.  

Gen2Gen Cooks River stories

Gen2Gen: Cooks River Stories was an innovative story recording project that helped to foster positive intergenerational connections within the Canterbury community. Students from Canterbury Public and Boys High interviewed locals, capturing fascinating stories of the social, cultural and environmental...

Aboriginal History Along the Cooks River

There is a long history of Aboriginal associations with the Cooks River catchment found from the archaeological past, and oral and documentary history from more recent times. This publication compiles and reviews previous research and records to create a...