Welcome to YMAC

Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is the Native Title Representative Body for the Traditional Owners of the Pilbara, Mid West, Murchison 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 Traditional Owner groups, each with their own distinct Country, culture and identity. These living cultures are maintained through languages, ceremonies, beliefs, music, art, laws and creation stories.

YMAC’s representative area is equivalent to approximately one-third of the size of Western Australia, with offices in Perth, Geraldton, Carnarvon, Hedland, 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

Through connection to Country, Aboriginal people pursue and achieve economic, social and cultural goals and aspirations with strength and confidence.

Our Mission

For current and future generations, we work with and for Australian Aboriginal people to protect rights and manage Country and opportunities.

Our Strategic Priorities

• Deliver on our responsibilities to Traditional Owners, Common Law Holders and Country
• Build on a tradition of operational excellence
• Foster a culture of connection across and beyond YMAC
• Build capacity and mobilise opportunities

Our Values

• Respect & Understanding
• Professionalism
• Integrity
• Collaboration