Don’t take it from us, here’s what our community says about our training.
Our Learners
“This workshop made me fall in love with mapping.”
Regional IMW - Townsville 2023 Learner
“I can't stress enough how amazing an opportunity like this is. To attend it, and for it to be First Nations based and run, is a breath of fresh air. Only Mob know how to teach Mob and to do that well and effectively. It has been demonstrated so well through this special event.”
National IMW - Narrm 2023 Learner
“I’ve been to three IMW’s in Australia. I really love the immersion of going and spending a couple of days doing the learning about mapping and seeing what everyone else is doing.”
IMW Enthusiast
“This workshop showed me how powerful mapping can be in celebrating and protecting Country. We’re not just making maps; we’re keeping culture strong and creating a path for future generations.
Feeling grateful to everyone who shared their knowledge and stories. I’m so proud to have been part of this journey. “
National IMW - Meanjin 2025 Learner
“I really like the storytelling you can do in Google Earth. That’s something I might do with work. Is to put some stories together.”
IMW Australia - On Demand Learner
“Although I have attended the last two Winyama workshops, every time I have come out with new knowledge on mapping and drones.”
IMW Enthusiast
“To me, on a spiritual level, being able to go home to Orange… There’s a beautiful mountain there called Mount Canobolas. To be able to go there on Google Earth has been really good for me to connect with Country even if it was digitally.”
IMW Australia - On Demand Learner
“I found all sessions incredibly valuable for providing practical tools for application in our Corporation. It was also valuable to see the variety of ways that grous across all the different Countries are applying digital mapping technologies through the Lightning Rounds.”
National IMW - Meanjin 2025 Learner
“The online content is great to have as a reference point as well as the hard copy resources.”
IMW Australia - On Demand Learner
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Our Training Assistants
“The venue was amazing and the facilitators and the attendees were amazing. Your group was able to make a very welcoming and accommodating environment that encouraged organic relationship building between all attendees. Wish that it was longer as there is so much to learn.”
National IMW - Narrm 2023 Training Assistant
“It was great to see the confidence of the women rangers increase as the workshop progressed, in the end they started from scratch doing their own maps confidently.”
Regional IMW - Townsville 2023 Training Assistant
Our Trainers
“First time presenting a drone workshop and Ioved the opportunity to do so.”
National IMW - Narrm 2023 Trainer
“The room was full of Mob ready to take control of their digital cultural assets and assert Indigenous Data ”
National IMW - Meanjin 2025 Trainer
“It was a privilege to share the joy of QGIS with such a keen group of learners.”
National IMW - Narrm 2023 Trainer
“That was one heck of an event! Amazing people from everywhere, really cool map sessions, and good vibes all around.”
National IMW - Meanjin 2025 Trainer
“The Yarning day at the end was one of my favourite parts. I had more time to chat one-on-one, answer questions, and start exploring some potential future collaborations.”
National IMW - Meanjin 2025 Trainer
“I had an incredible time at the Indigenous Mapping Workshop, and just wanted to extend a huge thank you to Winyama for inviting me attend and present!”
National IMW - Meanjin 2025 Trainer
