Each year the Nyangumarta rangers produce a ‘performance story’ to show the progress made during the year. The story can use any type of media, provided it describes the achievements, and sometimes the challenges, of the reporting period. For 2019, the rangers have chosen to produce a short video about their activities. It also includes reflections from Elders and shows the growth of the Nyangumarta Indigenous Protected Area and Ranger program.
Read MoreThe Federal Court of Australia formally recognised the rights of the Yinggarda, Baiyungu and Thalanyji people as the native title holders over a combined determination area of 71,354 square kilometres, on 17 December 2019. It has taken two decades of perseverance and commitment by the Yinggarda, Baiyungu and Thalanyji people to reach today’s determination. The journey to this milestone began 22 years ago, when the first initial claim for people who form the Gnulli claim was lodged on 14 April, 1997.
Read MoreIn a highly anticipated on-Country Federal Court hearing on 7 February 2020 the people who form the Yamatji Nation Claim celebrated their native title determination, and the signing of a landmark Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) with the State Government of Western Australia.
Read MoreOn 7 and 8 October 2019 a Yamatji Nation Claim Meeting was held as part of the Yamatji Nation Southern Regional Agreement negotiations.
Read MoreThe Federal Court of Australia has formally recognised the rights of the Yinggarda, Baiyungu and Thalanyji people as the native title holders over a combined determination area of 71,354 square kilometres.
Read MoreCoordinated by YMAC, the Annual On-Country Bush Meeting at Yule River in 2019 entered a new phase for the gathering of Traditional Owners from across Western Australia. Watch the video of the two day event here.
Read MoreThe annual Yule River Bush Meeting once again created a vital opportunity for government to hear from Pilbara Aboriginal people on collectively identified issues affecting them, along with proposals on how these could be addressed in meaningful, culturally appropriate ways. Danny Brown and Linda Doogiebee-Dridi, Co-Chairs of the Pilbara Aboriginal Voice (Kakurrka Muri) (PAV), led this year’s meeting with passion, sharing their aspirations to work in unity, with more than 460 people attending.
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