About Jordanna Eades

Kaya! I'm Jordanna Eades (she/her), a cultural and archaeological anthropologist based in Perth, Western Australia and deeply rooted in my identity as a Kaniyang & Wilman woman of the Noongar Nation. My work is infused with a profound respect for Elders, Country, and community protocols, ensuring that each project and community is approached with care and thought.

I am passionate about weaving together adaptive project management, cutting-edge environmental social theory, and diverse methods from anthropology, archaeology, history, and translation. This holistic approach allows me to truly support community needs and delve deeper with meaningful projects.

My heart is particularly drawn to environmental anthropology and cultural revitalisation projects. I also have a keen professional interest in ground stone tools (grinding stones). Open and honest communication with clients is at the core of my practice, as I am committed to understanding your desires and expectations while clearly conveying what I can offer.

I cherish the opportunity to collaborate with fellow social and environmental scientists, and I am always eager to explore new approaches inspired by communities in Aotearoa (New Zealand) and Turtle Island (North America). Together, we can adapt these approaches with respect and create impactful projects.

Nganyang boodjar Geegeelup, Baalingup, Boyup, Moodiyarup, wer Mayanup. Ngalang bilya Kardakoor. Ngalang demma bilya Gordon, bilya Tone, bilya Arthur, bilya Frankland, wer bilya Blackwood. Alidja Kaniyang boodjar.

Ngalang demma boodja Woodanilling, Arthur River, Yerriminup, Tambellup, Jingalup, wer Tone Bridge. Ngangyang Kaniyang wer Wilman yok. Nganyang moort Smith wer Eades. Ngalak bilya moort. Nganyang kabarli Beverley Rebbeck. Nganyang kwerl Jordanna Yoontj Eades.

Ngangy Mindeera-ak nyininy. Ngangy Noongar anthropologist.

Grounded in Community, Trained Academically

Two Wayology loves making anthropology relevant and stretching the social sciences to fit communities' needs.

Kinship & Boodjar

I'm grounded in my Kaniyang & Wilman communities and have been receiving mentoring from my Nan, Noongar Elder Beverley Rebbeck, for the past decade.

I have a group of strong First Nations women around me and I regularly travel back to the Blackwood River Valley to reconnect with my boodjar.

Academic

I have a joint BA in Anthropology & Archaeology from the University of Western Australia & University of Pennsylvania.

I also have a BA Honours in Anthropology from UWA with High Distinction. My Honours thesis was interdisciplinary (anthropology, archaeology, history), focusing on ground stone tools (grinding stones) in the Blackwood River Valley.

I have worked on teams in WA Aboriginal history, WA community development, cultural mapping, research translation, data sovereignty, and Aboriginal heritage.

Since 2017, I have regularly volunteered. Some positions include the archaeology lab at UWA and the Noongar Language Centre board. I also stay up-to-date with international Indigenous researchers and the latest anthropology methods.

Professional

Comfort with Movement

I've had the experience of moving cities and towns over 15 times, which has made me quite at ease with traveling and embracing new environments and lifestyles. I believe that stepping outside our familiar surroundings in Perth to meet other First Nations communities and visit their lands can bring in fresh ideas and new energy.

Here, I've shared a few examples of my amateur photography taken during my travels. Out of respect for the privacy of the wonderful Indigenous people I've met, I've chosen not to include photos of people. However, I find great joy in capturing candid, heartfelt moments during fieldwork.