Walking Story’s methodology and approach to projects includes a strong foundation in research. This research can include more conventional academic text and data-based enquiry, as well as the knowledges generated through art, performance, interaction and relational thinking. Walking Story’s research is also strongly informed by traditional Aboriginal ontologies—ways of knowing, being and doing that while ancient in their connections, are at the forefront of interdisciplinary and concept-based approaches.

Dom and Sam have engaged with researched projects across Australia, and within various fields.

Sam has completed a research masters from the University of Otago’s Science Communication Centre (NZ), on the survival of wildlife cinematography as a craft. Dom’s higher degree research through Griffith University (Queensland College of Art) focused upon how Aboriginal ontologies can be applied within culturally contested notions of place, and within transient and dislocated communities.