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Abstract:
A 'sense of place' describes a sense of belonging, attachment and ownership of particular places. A 'sense of place' - an identity - is something all communities need, and indeed it can be argued that a principle cause of alienation, crime and dysfunction is the loss of this sense of identity (Pearson & Sullivan 1995, cited in Workers Online 2002). The loss of a 'sense of place' within sectors of the community is a factor of vital concern for sustainability in any region. This paper documents the sense of place in the Pilbara with two main themes - that of Indigenous sense of place and of non-Indigenous sense of place.
