YMAC is hosting native title forums in Carnarvon on 27 June and Port Hedland on 29 June.

Free to attend, they are open to Traditional Owners and PBC staff from YMAC’s representative regions and will focus on grassroots native title issues, along with your rights and responsibilities.

These forums will provide an opportunity to discuss and learn more about the native title system and its related processes, including the different roles and functions of YMAC, Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), and the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC). Other topics likely to be covered will focus on non-claim specific matters, recent sector developments, and related work YMAC is currently undertaking.

What to expect:

• Discussion on grassroots native title issues.
• Opportunity to raise questions about native title and how it works and learn more about the roles and responsibilities of the different organisations involved.
• The role and responsibilities of PBCs.
• Discussion on what happens after native title determinations, and where you can go for help.
• Information on the different YMAC teams and how they are involved in native title.
• An update from YMAC on recent and upcoming priorities and projects.

To register your interest to attend either event, please do so via the following links:

Yamatji Region

Tuesday, 27 June

Gwoonwardu Mia, Carnarvon

Marlpa Region

Thursday, 29 June

Walkabout Hotel, Port Hedland

If you have issues registering or any other questions, please call 1800 270 709 or email communications@ymac.org.au.

Please note: YMAC is unable to pay travel allowance for this event. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.