The People of Gariwerd investigates the enduring connection between Aboriginal communities and the Grampians region of Australia, known as Gariwerd, from the last Ice Age to the present day. This book syntheses new archaeological interpretations from La Trobe University and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria, developed in partnership with local Aboriginal communities. It details how Aboriginal peoples have maintained an unbroken relationship with the land, recounting their ancient practices of land management, communal living, and the use of the landscape as a guide for life prior to European settlement.

This work offers a significant contribution to understanding the deep historical and cultural ties between Aboriginal peoples and the Gariwerd region. By integrating new archaeological findings with community knowledge, it provides a comprehensive narrative of sustained human presence and land stewardship. The book is positioned as an essential resource for those interested in Australian Indigenous history and the archaeology of the Grampians.