meet the team

“After graduating from high school I have been on many archaeological excavations identifying Aboriginal artefacts, attending site meetings and participating in cultural workshops as a Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP).

I’ve been passionate about heritage and history since my Aboriginal Studies classes in school and I’m looking forward to expanding my knowledge as well as helping my community and above all make my family and friends proud.”
— Katrina Eckford, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Officer

Katrina Eckford

ABORIGINAL CULTURAL HERITAGE OFFICER

A young woman with fair skin and blonde hair, wearing a black cap with a logo and the word 'artefact', a black long-sleeve shirt, and light blue jeans, stands outdoors in a natural setting with trees and greenery in the background. She is smiling slightly and looking at the camera.

As an Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Officer in Artefact's Country and Culture team, Katrina helps with community engagement and consultation on behalf of our clients.

A key part of her role is preparing Connecting with Country reports where she works closely with Local Aboriginal Land Councils, stakeholders and Traditional Owners to understand their points of view and community aspirations. 

Katrina also conducts field surveys and site visits and seek to understand the landscape’s natural and cultural features in partnership with Registered Aboriginal Parties (RAPs).

Katrina’s artefact

A person's hand holding two white seashells against a black background.

“My artefact is a small collection of shells from my favourite beach in La Perouse in Sydney.

I visit the beach often with family and friends and these shells serve as a reminder of the great people I’m surrounded by and the many great memories I have.”