Posts By: Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation

Australian of the Year Awards

Posted: January 14th, 2014

Filed under: Australian of the Year, Community leadership, Indigenous Leadership, Inspiring, Jessica Mauboy, Local Hero, Reconcilliation Australia, Young Australian of the Year

YMAC would like to congratulate the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australian of the Year finalists for 2013

• Tom Calma who is nominated for Australian of the Year (ACT) for his work in Social Justice Campaigning
• Jessica Mauboy  who is nominated for Young Australian of the Year (NT) for her work in the entertainment industry
• Shane Phillips who is nominated for the Local Hero Award  (NSW) for his community leadership.

The Australia of the Year Awards recognise those who have made a significant contribution to Australian society. Finalists have been announced with winners to be announced on 26 January.

For more information on Indigenous involvement in the Australian of the Year Awards visit Reconcilliation Australia.

Free screenings of Utopia by John Pilger

Posted: January 7th, 2014

Filed under: Documentary, Free Event, Indigenous Documentary, John Pilger, Murdoch University, Perth Events, Utopia

Murdoch University will be holding a free screening Utopia, a  new documentary by award winning journalist John Pilger. The film explores  the oldest continuous human culture and the untold story of Aboriginal people in Australian history.

Free Screening
Murdoch University
Kim Beazley Theatre
6pm, 23rd January

For more information and to rsvp click here.

Fellowship opportunity for WA Aboriginal artist

Posted: January 2nd, 2014

Filed under: Aboriginal Art, Arts Forward Indigenous Fellowship, WA Department of Culture and the Arts

The WA Department of Culture and the Arts is offering an Arts Forward Indigenous Fellowship worth $25,000. It will be open to  individual established Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and arts-workers in any art form excluding film, television and radio.

Applicants’ proposals can include activities over a maximum of 18 months and include mentoring with a leading professional in a chosen field; research and development; an internship or residency; the creation of new work; or a structured professional development opportunity in Australia or internationally.

For more information, click here.

Nominations open for state heritage awards

Posted: December 19th, 2013

Filed under: WA Heritage Council, Western Australian State Heritage Awards

The 2014 Western Australian Heritage Awards will recognise outstanding commitment and contribution to heritage conservation, adaptive reuse, tourism and interpretation in Western Australia. It also honours individuals and organisations whose work has resulted in significant achievements in the promotion and conservation of our rich cultural heritage.

For more information on the awards, click here.

Nominations close on 31 January, 2014.

Badimia Country Job Opportunity with Minjar Gold

Posted: December 13th, 2013

Filed under: Badimia, Minjar Gold

Minjar Gold is currently seeking to recruit an experienced Site administrator for their gold mine project located in the Gascoyne region of WA. Badimia people are invited to apply. Applications close Tuesday 17^th Dec 2013. (more…)

YMAC holiday shutdown and heritage survey break

Posted: December 9th, 2013

Filed under: Geraldton, Perth, South Hedland, Tom Price., YMAC Board of Directors

YMAC’s Board of Directors, Regional Committee, Management and Staff wish you a happy, healthy holiday.

For many Aboriginal Communities in the Midwest and Pilbara, December to January is a special time of year to observe cultural obligations and practices.
Out of respect for these traditions, YMAC will not be conducting any heritage surveys between Monday 16 December 2013 and Monday 3 February 2014.
Any heritage survey requests received after 16 December will be scheduled to commence after 3 February.
Thank you for your understanding.
All YMAC offices in Perth, Geraldton, South Hedland and Tom Price will be closed during the festive season from Monday 23rd December 2013, re-opening on Thursday 2 January 2014.

Land agreements give pastoral station access to Traditional Owners

Posted: December 6th, 2013

Filed under: agreements, Budina, Clive Lyndon, Emu Creek Station, Lyndon Station, Middalya Station, Pastoral leases, Towera Station

The Budina People have entered into a series of Indigenous Land Use Agreements (ILUAs) with pastoralists on their traditional country, approximately 150kms east of Coral Bay.

The agreements formalise how the Traditional Owners and pastoralists will co-exist on the land. The ILUAs deal with issues of land access, protection of Budina heritage sites, and many of the practical arrangements that allow both parties to enjoy their rights to the land.

Budina Elder Clive Lyndon said, “These agreements change the relationship between our community and the station owners. It’s recognition of our connection to this country. We’re happy with this outcome.”

Click here to read the full story.

YMAC wins Pinnacle Award for Aboriginal Leadership

Posted: November 29th, 2013

Filed under: AIM WA WestBusiness Pinnacle Awards, Doris Eaton, Victor Mourambine

Winners of the the inaugural AIM WA/WestBusiness Pinnacle Awards. Photo: The West Australian

YMAC Co-Chairs Mrs Doris Eaton and Mr Victor Mourambine with His Excellency Malcolm McCusker.
Photo: The West Australian

The Western Australian business community last night recognised Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation  in the area of Aboriginal Leadership Development Excellence at the inaugural AIM WA/WestBusiness Pinnacle Awards.

More than 600 guests, including Premier Colin Barnett and Governor Malcolm McCusker, attended Crown Perth last night with Co-Chairpersons Mrs Doris Eaton and Mr Victor Mourambine accepting on behalf of YMAC.

Mrs Eaton said, “I want to recognise the hard work and the journey of Traditional Owners, particularly the leadership of the Yamatji and Pilbara Regional Committees and Board of Directors. I also acknowledge the Noongar people, on whose country we have received this award.”

For more about the award, click here

Chance to join a Hedland Community Consultation Group

Posted: November 28th, 2013

Filed under: BHP Billiton, Community Consultation Group, Port Hedland

BHP Billiton Iron Ore is looking for participants for it Hedland Community Consultative Group. The Group meets bi-monthly and serves as an opportunity for BHP to share information and get feedback from the community.

BHP is looking for people who are active in their community and who represent environmental groups, Aboriginal communities, ethnic communities, small businesses, contractors, educators, youth, community organisations and health and social services.

Contact belinda.fox@bhpbilliton.com for more information and expression of interest forms. Expressions of interest close on Dec. 9.