Director, Dilji Corporation | Cultural Leader & Senior Knowledge Holder
Kado Muir is a cultural leader and senior knowledge holder from the Ngalia dialect family of the Mantjiltjara language group, with traditional territorial ties in the Western Deserts of Western Australia.
A national public figure, Kado is Chair of the National Native Title Council, Co-founder of the First Nations Heritage Protection Alliance, and a Co-founder member of the First Nations Clean Energy Network.
Kado is a rare combination of deep traditional Aboriginal knowledge of the Tjiwarl Nation lands, waters, and traditional practices; formal anthropological and archaeological education and senior governance expertise.
Chair of the Wakamurru Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC for Manta Rirrtinya Native Title Determination, and former director of Tjiwarl Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC.
Founder of Dutjahn Custodians Pty Ltd, JV partner in Dutjahn Sandalwood Oils - the largest First Nations export business in Australian history.
Master of Cultural Heritage Studies, Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology, and ANU accreditation in Environmental and Ecosystem Accounting methods.
In every business Kado invests in, his mission is clear – to create fantastic commercial outcomes for investors and stakeholders, whilst simultaneously creating outstanding, dignified, and enduring outcomes for Aboriginal people today, and for the generations that follow.
Kado is guided by his models for Inclusive Wealth in First Nations within a Circular Economy framework that aligns with impact in achieving Sustainable Development Goals, Closing the Gap and empowering traditional owner priorities.
Kado Muir is the pioneer of applying ESG to relationships between Aboriginal peoples, mining and other resources companies in Australia.
Noel Ong – Samso Australia
Traditional knowledge and cultural heritage management
Native title negotiation and governance
Environmental and ecosystem accounting
Circular economy implementation
ESG strategy and sustainable development
Commercial negotiations and business development
Technology integration with traditional practices
Inclusive wealth frameworks