2012

YMAC Christmas Shutdown and Heritage Surveys

Posted: December 20th, 2012

Filed under: Geraldton, Karratha, Mid West, Perth, Pilbara, South Hedland, Tom Price., YMAC, YMAC Board of Directors, YMAC Christmas Shutdown

Ngarlawangga People and Montezuma Sign Agreement South of Newman

Posted: December 20th, 2012

Filed under: Aboriginal Heritage Act, Butcherbird manganese project, Montezuma, Newman, Ngarlawangga, Simon Hawkins, YMAC

41,000 year-old Pilbara Aboriginal Site to be Protected

Posted: December 12th, 2012

Filed under: Archae-aus, Fortescue Metals Group (FMG), Heritage, Karlka Nyiyaparli Aboriginal Corporation, Nyiyaparli, Pilbara, Rock Art, YMAC



Photo Courtesy of Fortescue Metals Group

Click here to read the full media release.

New Opportunities for Indigenous Students to Become Lawyers

Posted: December 5th, 2012

Filed under: Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Legal Studies, Indigenous Careers, Indigenous Education, Indigenous Employment and Training, Indigenous Law, Indigenous Scholarships., University of Western Australia

The University of Western Australia is now offering a one-year course to mature age Aboriginal students which will provide them with direct entry into a new post-graduate law degree at UWA.

Starting in 2013, the Advanced Diploma in Indigenous Legal Studies has been devised by UWA’s School of Indigenous Studies and the Faculty of Law to ensure that Indigenous people have equality of opportunity to succeed in mainstream law and engage with the legal isssues affecting Aboriginal people.

The Diploma provides students with both the theoretical and practical training needed to pursue a legal career in Australia, with the chance to obtain scholarships and financial assistance from some of Western Australia’s most prestigious law firms and government departments.

For eligibility and requirements, please visit the UWA website, or contact Mel Thomas at mel.thomas@uwa.edu.au for further information.

2013 Mullewa Community Trust Grants Program

Posted: November 30th, 2012

Filed under: City of Greater Geraldton, Mount Gibson Mining Ltd., Mullewa, Mullewa Community Trust Grants Program

Applications are now open for the 2013 Mullewa Community Trust Grants program.

Each year, the Mullewa district receives funding from Mount Gibson Mining Ltd which assists community development initiatives.

In conjunction with the City of Greater Geraldton, the program allocates funds to groups who can demonstrate how their activites would benefit the community.

To be eligible, projects proposed by community groups should be in the areas of youth leadership development, arts and cultural activities, sports and recreation, community welfare or tourism.

Community groups are also encouraged to submit joint grant applications.

Application forms can be obtained from the Mullewa district office, or downloaded from the City of Greater Geraldton website.

Applications close 28 December 2012.

Information session for Indigenous suppliers

Posted: November 26th, 2012

Filed under: Australian Indigenous Minority Supplier Council (AIMSC), Broome, Indigenous business, Perth, Port Hedland

The Australian Indigenous Minority Supplier Council (AIMSC) is a business-to-business membership body dedicated to growing diversity within the supply chain. AIMSC’s goal is to connect Australian corporate and government organisations with Indigenous business suppliers and ensure that small to medium Indigenous businesses have the opportunity to be integrated into the supply chains of Australian companies and Government agencies.

To promote its new office and physical presence in WA, AIMSC has organised a roadshow up the West Coast, visiting Perth, Port Hedland and Broome.

The Road Show will cover:
• Real Opportunities in WA forum
• Express Certification for Indigenous businesses who are Sole Traders/Sole Shareholders-Directors
• An overview and information session on the up coming changes to the Indigenous Opportunities Policy (IOP)

For more information visit www.aimsc.org.au/events

Badimaya Book Launch

Posted: November 21st, 2012

Filed under: Badimia, Bundiyarra, Irra-Wangga Geraldton Language Program, Joe Benjamin, Mt Magnet

This will be a great event in Mount Magnet by the Bundiyarra Irra Wangga Language Program celebrating the books of Joe Benjamin, Badimia culture and language.

Native title agreement recognises the importance of water

Posted: November 20th, 2012

Filed under: agreement, Cyril Lockyer, Iron Ore Holdings, Kuruma Marthudunera, Pilbara, Simon Hawkins

Kurama and Marthudunera Traditional Owners Bernadette Evans, Roy Evans, Joan Evans and Cyril Lockyer with YMAC staff and IOH representatives

The Kurama and Marthudunera (K&M) native title group today announced the signing of an agreement with Iron Ore Holdings Ltd (IOH) over their Buckland Project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

It is the Pilbara’s first native title agreement to provide payments in respect of the use of water and clearance of native vegetation, giving an incentive for IOH to minimise their impact on the environment. IOH also showed flexibility in planning their mine footprint in order to avoid any impact on culturally sensitive sites near the area.

In addition to strong cultural and environmental protection, the agreement provides milestone and production payments, which are now standard features of native title land access agreements.

Kurama and Marthudunera Traditional Owner, Cyril Lockyer said, “The important thing now is to continue our good working relationship. This area is of great significance to the families involved and we want to work closely with Iron Ore Holdings to see these sensitive places protected.”

“This unique agreement is due to the genuine good-will and flexibility shown by both parties, and recognises the cultural and environmental significance of the area for the Traditional Owners. It goes well beyond the requirements of the WA Aboriginal Heritage Act by recognising that water and habitat are inextricably linked to cultural values,” said Simon Hawkins, CEO of Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation.

Congratulations to all players in this year’s Wadjemup Cup!

Posted: November 15th, 2012

Filed under: AFL, Carnarvon, clontarf, Karratha, Mid West, Roebourne, Wadjemup Cup

On Saturday 10th November, students from Clontarf Football Academies from across the State competed in a round robin AFL football competition held on the Sports Oval Rottnest Island. The students were selected to participate in the Wadjemup Cup based on their school attendance, commitment to their studies and upholding the values and behaviours of their respective academies.

• Superstars (Northam, Yule Brook and Coodanup),
• Titans (Carnarvon & Midwest),
• Allies (Katanning, South West & Great Southern),
• Stingrays (Roebourne, Karratha & South East)
• Swans (Clontarf, Goldfiekds and Gilmore)  

For more information on this and Clontarf’s many other programs, visit www.clontarf.org.au