Posted: March 11th, 2014
On 11th March 2014 the Banjima people of the Central Pilbara region of WA celebrated the formal recognition under Australian Law of their cultural rights to approximately 10,200 square kilometres of traditional lands, at their on-country determination held in Karijini National Park.
Watch the video commemorating this significant milestone for the Banjima people.
Posted: January 16th, 2014
The Pilbara Development Commission is seeking nominations to fill one community position on the Pilbara Development Commission Board. This provides an excellent opportunity for a local community member to play a role in guiding the future direction of the Commission and representing the Pilbara community to ensure the is local input into the future development of the region.
The Commission is seeking nominations from highly motivated and enthusiastic people for the community position, who can demonstrate the following:
Nomination close on Wednesday 29th January 2014. For more information click here.
Posted: November 28th, 2013
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.
Posted: November 21st, 2013
The Shire of Roebourne is again offering funding for community groups through their quarterly Community Grants and Contributions Scheme. Individuals or groups can apply for funds for either community arts and culture or sport and recreation programs.
More than $13,000 have been set aside for this round of funding. For more information visit www.roebourne.wa.gov.au/Funding. Applications close on 21 February 2014.
Posted: October 22nd, 2013
The Standing Committee on Public Administration will hold public committee hearings for its inquiry into pastoral leases this November. The Committee will be travelling to Carnarvon for a public hearing on 5 November and to Port Hedland for a public hearing on 6 November.
The outcomes of the inquiry will impact on the way pastoral leases are administered into the future. Click here for more information and to view the inquiry’s terms of reference.
Members of the public can sit in on the hearings, but to have your say to the committee, contact Lauren Mesiti on 9222 7376 as soon as possible, as places are limited.
Posted: August 29th, 2013
Banjima elder Alec Tucker at the Federal Court in Perth
The Banjima People of the Central Pilbara are celebrating the end of a 15-year native title claim following yesterday’s Federal Court decision to recognise their cultural rights to around 10,200 square kms of traditional lands.
Alec Tucker, Banjima Elder said, “This is a joyful day for us. We’ve been looking forward to this for a long time. We’ve been waiting for so long. We know its Banjima country, it’s my grandfather’s country, my father’s country – I think the old people would be happy about today.”
A formal recognition ceremony and celebrations will be held on Banjima Country at a future date.
Click here to read the media release, or check out the photo gallery.
Posted: August 21st, 2013
The Town of Port Hedland will be holding its next Aboriginal Consultation Forum on Monday, September 9 at Lotteries House from 9am-1pm.
The forum has been set up as a way for Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal community members, council officers and local businesses to make connections and discuss issues important to them. The topic for this forum is “Networking and Information Sharing”.
The discussions will be shaped around suggestions from attendees on the day. Please pass on this invite to anyone you feel would be interested in the discussions. All members of the Aboriginal community are welcome.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to this email address for catering purposes: eacd@porthedland.wa.gov.au.
Posted: August 16th, 2013
The Film & Television Institute (FTI) in partnership with ScreenWest, Rio Tinto, Leighton and Ngarda Civil & Mining is calling for applications from Indigenous communities, families and individuals who are interested in recording, preserving and archiving the stories, accomplishments and reflections of their community members.
Indigenous Community Stories is an initiative, which is aiming to film 100 Western Australian Indigenous stories and digitally archive them for future generations to view over the next 100 years and beyond. FTI is keen to hear from community coordinators or representatives who want to have their community’s stories recorded.
To find out more and to get your application, visit the FTI website. Applications are due on 6 September.
Toby Smirke filmed by FTI on Jurruru country
Earlier this year, YMAC participated in this initiative in three different communities. Check out some of the photos here, or read more below:
Pilbara Traditional Owners record stories for future generations
Yamatji stories preserved for future generations
Posted: July 11th, 2013
WA’s Regional Achievement and Community Awards recognise the individuals, groups and businesses from the Pilbara region who have made a difference in their communities.
Anyone can nominate or be nominated for one of the 10 awards covering a broad spectrum of community contribution. You can click here for more details regarding nominations.
Award winners will receive a $2000 Smart Access Account from the Commonwealth Bank.
Nominations close on July 23.
Entry forms are available through West Regional Newspapers, Commonwealth Bank branches or online.
Country is our mother, the provider and keeper of cultural belongings. Country and Culture go together. You can’t have one without the other.
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians throughout Western Australia, and on whose Country we work. We acknowledge and respect their deep connection to their lands and waterways.
We honour and pay respect to Elders, and to their ancestors who survived and cared for Country.
Our offices are located on Whadjuk Country, Southern Yamatji Country, Kariyarra Country, and Yawuru Country. We recognise the continuing culture, traditions, stories and living cultures on these lands and commit to building a brighter future together.
Disclaimer: Caution: Please be advised that this website may contain images, voices and names of deceased people.
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