Welcome to YMAC
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is the native title representative body for the Traditional Owners of the Pilbara, Midwest and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia.
Aboriginal people are the first Australians and are widely recognised as the oldest civilisation in the world. YMAC represents several different Aboriginal Traditional Owner groups, each with their own distinct country, culture and identity. These living cultures are maintained though languages, ceremonies beliefs, music, art, laws and creation stories.
YMAC’s representative area covers over one-third of Western Australia, with offices in Perth, Geraldton, Hedland, Denham and Broome.
Our Name
Yamatji means Aboriginal ‘man’ in the Murchison and Gascoyne.
Marlpa is used by some Traditional Owners to denote the Aboriginal people of the Pilbara.
Our Vision
“Country”
Country is our mother, our provider and keeper of our cultural belongings.
Culture and Country go together. You can’t have one without the other.
Our Mission
To work with Yamatji and Pilbara Aboriginal people to pursue:
- Recognition and acceptance of Yamatji and Pilbara culture and Country
- A strong future for Yamatji and Pilbara people and Country
Our Aims
- Ensure an enduring Heritage and Culture
- Resolve Native Title Claims
- Seek outcomes that provide a strong legacy for Yamatji and Pilbara people
Our Values
- Respect
- Professionalism
- Integrity
- Collaboration
Read more about YMAC’s history and accomplishments in our 25th anniversary publication, 25 Years, Creating a Strong Future for Yamatji and Marlpa People and Country
