2012
Download PDFTrailblazer & Pioneers — Rod Williams
Aboriginal Business Magazine article written by John Huggins, September 2012.
Articles & Papers
Articles, papers and historical perspectives.
A collection of articles and speeches written or facilitated by Rod Williams across Indigenous business, economic development, Native Title, land rights and mining.
Preserving the record
Reference material across decades.
These papers were placed on the Gongan site to provide a historical picture of political and business issues faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people at the time each piece was written.
Rod’s intention is that students, future leaders, business, government and community can use them as reference material and consider progress across political, cultural, social, environmental, business and economic aspirations.
2001
Download PDFMindaribba Statement
A historical position paper developed by NSW Aboriginal Land Council Focus Group delegates at the Mindaribba LALC Workshop on Treaty Process Options for NSW.
1996
Download PDFAn Aboriginal Perspective of Native Title
A speech by Rod Williams for the Resources 96 Convention in Adelaide, discussing Native Title, mining and an Aboriginal perspective.
1996
Download PDFLand Rights — Past, Present and Future
Paper presented in the Aboriginal Economic Development session of the 20 Years of Land Rights Conference in Canberra.
1993
Download PDF1st National Indigenous Business and Economic Conference (NIBEC)
Conference paper summarising findings and future directions from the Alice Springs NIBEC conference.
1992
Download PDFCouncil for Aboriginal Reconciliation Mining Committee — Draft Position Paper
Draft paper from work undertaken to build understanding between the mining industry and Aboriginal organisations and communities.
1991
Download PDFMineral Exploration Activities and Aboriginal Heritage Sites
Rod Williams’ paper on national company philosophy, Aboriginal issues and Western Australian mineral exploration and heritage considerations.
The Gongan approach
Making the Paradigm Shift
The paradigm shift is a shift from transactional and individualistic ways of thinking to a relational model grounded in connection, reciprocity, and shared responsibility. Within the Gongan Cultural and Spiritual Paradigm, relationships with people, Country, culture, spirituality, and future generations become the foundation for leadership, governance, and decision-making, recognising that sustainable outcomes emerge through respectful relationships rather than isolated actions.