Conclusion
Indigenous genomics, in particular the study of sedaDNA, is a powerful tool that has the potential to provide Indigenous Nations of Australia with links to their kin and improve ecological research. Respectfully improving the relationship of academic institutions and researchers with Indigenous peoples will be difficult, however, as the historic forced suppression of Traditional Knowledges and Traditional Knowledge systems, in conjunction with the abduction and embezzlement of Indigenous artefacts (including kin/totem flora and fauna), has created intergenerational mistrust of academic activities. The result is a current gap of Indigenous inclusion in rapidly developing areas of genomic science such as sedaDNA. Given the breadth of genomic information from Country available through sedaDNA analysis, engaging Indigenous peoples is key to ensure each Nation is in control of their own narrative.