tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-69098358988518846742012-02-16T12:47:30.205-08:00Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal CorporationNews about Aboriginal country and culture in the Pilbara, Murchison and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia.Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comBlogger921100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-9092073922623463892012-02-15T19:52:00.000-08:002012-02-15T19:52:01.534-08:00Indigenous Arts Funding: applications now openThe WA Department of Culture and the Arts (DCA) awards a wide range of grants to artists, artsworkers, groups and organisations, including targeted Indigenous Arts Funding grants.
The DCA is now accepting applications for two different categories in their Indigenous Arts Grant Program:
Development (click here for more): This category is open to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-39701036673419317422012-02-13T19:48:00.000-08:002012-02-13T19:48:59.909-08:00New website tells the story of the Stolen GenerationsYesterday, on the fourth anniversary of former Prime Minister Rudd's national apology to the Stolen Generations, a new website was launched to share the personal stories of members of the Stolen Generations.
The ‘Stolen Generations’ Testimonies’ project is an initiative to record on film the personal testimonies of Australia’s Stolen Generations Survivors and share them online.
According to Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-78252568680102100042012-02-09T20:23:00.000-08:002012-02-09T20:23:07.246-08:00Free information workshops on carbon farmingThe Northern Agricultural Catchment Council (NACC) and Australian Carbon Traders are teaming up to offer free workshops on the Federal Government's Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) in various regional towns.
The CFI offers land managers opportunities to earn money from activities that store carbon in the soil or reduce certain harmful emissions.
The workshops are a great opportunity to learn Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-72319246524203951372012-02-06T22:05:00.000-08:002012-02-06T22:05:23.532-08:00City of Geraldton Community GrantsThis week is the last chance to put in applications for the City of Greater Geraldton's Recurrent Community Grants Program for 2012.
The aim of the program is to provide assistance to local community groups and organisations that make positive contributions to the quality of life within the Greater Geraldton region.
Applications for Recurrent Community Grants may be submitted in the following Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-80197951877602281372012-02-01T23:00:00.000-08:002012-02-01T23:00:34.711-08:00Get ready for NAIDOC 2012The NAIDOC Committee recently announced the theme for the 2012 celebrations is, "Spirit of the Tent Embassy: 40 years on."
NAIDOC Week, from 1–8 July 2012, is an opportunity for Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to join together to recognise the valuable contribution Indigenous people make to Australia’s national identity.
Indigenous Australians are encouraged to nominate fellow Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-84329477772747269062012-01-29T20:33:00.000-08:002012-01-29T21:39:18.467-08:00Indigenous Marathon Project applications now openThe New York City Marathon is one of the toughest and biggest running events in the world, with 48,000 runners and 2.5 million spectators.
The Indigenous Marathon Project is seeking outstanding Indigenous men and women aged between 18 and 30, that have the commitment and ability to train for this endurance running event. They will be coached and supervised by Australian marathon champion, Rob de Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-53536461853692146482011-12-15T19:43:00.000-08:002011-12-15T19:43:31.658-08:00Christmas ShutdownYMAC will be closed for the holidays from 22 December 2011, reopening 3 January 2012. We look forward to working with the Traditional Owners of the Midwest and Pilbara and other stakeholders in the new year.
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-24660492983898580142011-12-13T19:36:00.000-08:002011-12-13T19:36:09.471-08:00Check out YMAC News issue 16The latest issue of YMAC News is now available from our website, featuring some great stories of Traditional Owners in the Pilbara and Midwest looking after their country, culture and heritage.
Click here to read about steps the Nyangumarta people have taken with the State Government to protect their sea country, a legal decision that supports protection of the heritage-listed Weld Range, YMAC Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-55377063500347240282011-12-08T18:49:00.000-08:002011-12-08T18:49:17.311-08:002011 Annual Regional Meetings
Yamatji Committee Deputy Chair Roy Belotti and Chair Peter Windie
The 2011 Annual Regional Meetings (ARMs) were held in Meekatharra on November 19 and South Hedland on November 26. All YMAC members were invited to attend to vote on a number of resolutions and to raise any questions about YMAC’s operations.
Unfortunately, a loss in the Meekatharra community meant that it was not possible for Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-29757061914314791482011-11-02T19:01:00.000-07:002011-11-02T21:06:21.507-07:00Important Announcement: Seasonal heritage survey breakFor many Aboriginal communities in the Midwest and Pilbara, December to January is a special time of year to observe cultural obligations and practices. This means different things for different communities, but for many people it involves passing sacred, ancient knowledge from elders to young people, and practicing rituals and ceremonies to maintain connection with country and culture. These Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-66638811011150320162011-11-01T01:26:00.000-07:002011-11-02T02:15:45.257-07:00Weld Range gets media attentionThe Weld Range, in Wajarri Yamatji country, has been getting alot of media attention lately. Since it was included on the National Heritage List earlier this year, the National Native Title Tribunal has made the unusual ruling that a mining lease should not be granted there because of the significance of the area to Traditional Owners.
This week the ABC has published an informative story Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-5517352602261464302011-10-24T22:30:00.000-07:002011-10-24T22:30:28.440-07:002010/11 YMAC Annual Report now availableYMAC is proud to release our Annual Report for the 2010-11 financial year. In addition to our complete financial statements, the report also contains many highlights from the year, a message from the CEO, a report from the Board of Directors and many beautiful pictures of country.
Click here to download our Annual Report from our website or email srosenfeld@ymac.org.au to request a hard copy.Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-11131613223880475292011-10-16T20:05:00.000-07:002011-10-16T20:05:53.723-07:00YMAC welcomes the Auditor General's findings on heritageYMAC welcomes the findings of the recent Auditor General’s report on compliance with mining conditions, which highlights what Traditional Owners already know: that Aboriginal heritage in WA is not being adequately protected by the State.
The Auditor General found that the Department of Indigenous Affairs (DIA), which administers the Aboriginal Heritage Act, has failed in its responsibility to Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-48569692537710222772011-10-04T19:04:00.000-07:002011-10-04T19:04:38.221-07:00Eighty Mile Beach management plan now open for comment
Janet Stewart, Minister Marmion and Nyaparu Rose
Last week in Broome, the WA Minister for Environment Bill Marmion released the Indicative Management Plan for the proposed Eighty Mile Beach Marine Park. Nyangumarta traditional owners Nyaparu Rose and Janet Stewart attended the announcement on friday, as the Nyanguamrta people have had a significant involvement in the development of the Plan.
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-64518028481186258432011-09-26T20:05:00.000-07:002011-09-27T19:49:24.422-07:00NNTT finds Wajarri heritage is more important than money
Traditional owner Colin Hamlett in the Weld Range
The National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) has recently made a very important decision for the Wajarri Yamatji people. The NNTT ruled that four mining tenements in the Weld Range cannot be granted because of the cultural significance of the area to the Wajarri Yamatji people.
This is only the second time that the NNTT has ever made such a Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comWeld Range WA 6640, Australia-26.96614157478466 117.55920372656249-27.44950957478466 117.14282172656249 -26.482773574784662 117.97558572656249tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-88245093305324323102011-09-18T21:20:00.000-07:002011-09-18T21:20:16.408-07:00Aboriginal theatre company is coming to the Pilbara
Good Lovin' cast members Alyssa Thompson, Zac James, Shakira Clanton and Ian Wilkes. Photo courtesy of Yirra Yaakin
Perth-based Indigenous theatre company Yirra Yaakin is coming to the Pilbara this week to present Good Lovin', an original commission by the WA Health Department, written by Palyku playwright David Milroy.
The play will be presented for free to schools and communities in Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-77067163578368048532011-09-14T18:09:00.000-07:002011-09-14T18:09:48.590-07:00YMAC News issue 15 is hereYMAC is pleased to share the latest issue of YMAC News, which is now available It is filled with information about the great work being done by traditional owners and YMAC staff across the two YMAC regions.
Issue 15 of our newsletter highlights native title agreements for the Kariyarra and Gnulli people, a major step forward for the Bunjima people, some impressive achievements by YMAC staff and Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-72138678420134696722011-09-13T20:50:00.000-07:002011-09-13T20:50:19.615-07:00Welcome to Country artwork will greet visitors to WA's new hospital
Artists Wendy Hayden and Deborah Bonar
YMAC is pleased to learn that huge pieces of Aboriginal artwork have been comissioned for the new Fiona Stanley Hospital in Perth. Aboriginal artists Ella Taylor (Kidja Heritage), Wendy Hayden (Nyoongar Heritage) and Deborah Bonar (Gija and Yamatji) have developed the sixteen metres of artwork on glass and a huge canvas in colaboration with the owner Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-39089178856060810762011-09-07T20:44:00.000-07:002011-09-07T20:44:04.015-07:00Nyaparu Rose features in North West TelegraphThis week, Nyaparu Rose featured in the North West Telegraph and The West online where she discussed her recent State Land Care Award for the Pilbara Sea Country Project and her plans for Nyangumarta self determination.
To view the article, click here or open attached PDF;
http://au.news.yahoo.com/thewest/regional/pilbara/a/-/news/10208628/rose-wins-care-award/Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-42172464542368572822011-09-04T20:52:00.000-07:002011-09-04T20:52:22.099-07:00New Perth mailing address
Please note that effective immediately, the new mailing address for YMAC’s Perth office is:
PO Box 3072, 249 Hay Street
East Perth WA 6892
Our street address remains the same. Please update your records accordingly.
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-44790337023126542012011-08-25T00:07:00.000-07:002011-08-25T00:07:01.049-07:00YMAC wins National Landcare AwardYMAC's Senior Community Liaison Officer, Nyaparu Rose, has today won the 'Leighton Holdings Indigenous Award' at the 2011 WA Landcare Awards.
The awards are part of a conference being held in conjunction with the 7th International Symposium on Digital Earth (ISDE7) at the Perth Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Nyaparu Rose was nominated by YMAC for her work with Traditional Owners on the Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-13508719737864364282011-08-22T01:06:00.000-07:002011-08-22T01:06:03.815-07:00Invitation to discuss Constitutional Recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander AustraliansThe Australian Government, as part of it’s commitment to pursuing constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians, have appointed an Expert Panel consisting of 20 respected individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and community leaders.
The Panel is tasked with leading a broad national consultation program to seek views from across the Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-28028398368498234892011-08-16T19:05:00.000-07:002011-08-16T19:05:02.400-07:00YMAC features on International Documentary
Last month, YMAC's Pilbara Chairperson, Mrs Doris Eaton, took part in an on country interview with the international broadcaster, Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera is a highly regarded international media network that broadcasts to more than 220 million households in more than 100 countries and is the most watched news channel on You Tube, receiving 2.5 million views per month.
The program, “Australia’Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-81152004243484023242011-08-11T22:19:00.000-07:002011-08-11T22:25:54.779-07:00YMAC leads the way in agreement makingThis week has been a busy one for both regions of YMAC, with the Kariyarra and Gnulli native title groups signing agreements that secures both financial and cultural heritage benefits for the communities involved.
Congratulations to all parties involved in these agreements. YMAC looks forward to continuing to achieving great results for our clients and leading the way in agreement making in Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-22249713923126016942011-08-02T19:48:00.000-07:002011-08-02T19:48:01.098-07:00A chance for Pilbara young women to shinePilbara Girl is an annual event which aims to showcase the beauty of local Indigenous women to the world and reflect the diverse culture and heritage of the Pilbara communities. Through professional development, deportment and grooming and modeling workshops, young women build confidence, self-esteem and pride to become the next role models and mentors for these communities.
All young IndigenousYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-24210365440650442182011-07-27T21:12:00.000-07:002011-07-27T21:12:43.253-07:00Kariyarra Joint Venture Corporation in land development dealThe Kariyarra Mugarinya Joint Venture, a corporation that is run by the Kariyarra native title claim group and Mugarinya Community Association, is today celebrating the commencement of a joint property venture with the Department of Regional Development and Lands.
The deal provides funds to develop 12ha of residential land in Port Hedland that was allotted to the Kariyarra Maugarinya Joint Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-19187533736757252832011-07-24T19:23:00.000-07:002011-07-24T19:23:04.605-07:00New Heritage Survey Request FormAs part of our commitment to constantly improve our services, YMAC has created a new Heritage Survey Request Form for all proponents wishing to undertake heritage surveys in the claim areas we represent.
The new Heritage Survey Request Form was created to improve the efficiency of our heritage services. Proponents requesting heritage surveys now have a single form listing all of YMAC's Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-29644726900335788432011-07-18T20:12:00.000-07:002011-07-18T20:12:21.768-07:00YMAC CEO in WA Business NewsThis week, YMAC CEO Simon Hawkins, features on page 21 of WA Business News.
The article entitled 'Travel Talk' features Simon's chosen travel destinations and covers some of his favourite places, including Karijini National Park, Weld Range, Coral Bay and 80 Mile Beach.
Click here for a pdf of the articleYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-4498540261194868132011-07-10T19:56:00.000-07:002011-07-10T19:56:00.269-07:00YMAC to appear on International media broadcaster Al JazeeraThis week, YMAC's Pilbara Chairperson, Mrs Doris Eaton, took part in an on country interview with the international broadcaster, Al Jazeera.
Al Jazeera is a highly regarded international media network that broadcasts to more than 220 million households in more than 100 countries and is the most watched news channel on You Tube, receiving 2.5 million views per month.
The program, 101 East, will Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-26185757001911533452011-07-07T18:54:00.000-07:002011-07-07T18:54:03.973-07:00NAIDOC profile: the Pilbara pastoral workers' strike
Njamal country
In 1946, Aboriginal pastoral workers embarked on the longest strike in Australian history, which was also the first industrial action by Indigenous Australians. They demanded better pay and working conditions, in a time when many Aboriginal stock workers received no cash wages at all, and were not free to leave their employment when they chose.
The strike began on May 1, 1946,Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-46750565939592055712011-07-06T18:22:00.000-07:002011-07-06T18:22:24.623-07:00NAIDOC profile: Wula Guda Nyinda Aboriginal Cultural Tours
Darren "Capes" Capewell teaching stories of his
country to YMAC staff
Wula Guda Nyinda Aboriginal Cultural Tours is an Indigenous tourism provider in the world heritage listed Shark Bay area. Owner and operator Darren “Capes” Capewell offers tourists a unique insight into the culture and country of the Indigenous people of Shark Bay.
A descendant of the Malgana and Nanda people, Capes is Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-17139401304380185822011-07-05T18:10:00.000-07:002011-07-05T18:10:38.316-07:00NAIDOC profile: Michael Leslie Foundation for the Performing Arts
Eugene Lyndon, a Michael Leslie student, before his trip to Los Angeles. (Photo courtesy of The Michael Leslie Foundation for the Performing Arts.)
Since its beginnings in 2006, the Michael Leslie Foundation for the Performing Arts has been empowering children in the Pilbara to reach their potential through the performing arts. The many programs run by the foundation all share a common Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-10929197937516455372011-07-04T18:53:00.000-07:002011-07-04T18:53:25.536-07:00NAIDOC profile: The Bartlett Brothers
The Bartlett Brothers is an Indigenous rock band made up of sing-songwriter multi instrumentalists Phil and Jason Bartlett, their younger brother Azrael on drums and bassist Rob Findlay. They describe their music as “soulful rootsy pop rock sounds with soaring harmonies”, and they draw imagery and inspiration from their country and heritage.
Set to be stars of NAIDOC in WA this year, the band Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-29006127800729971152011-07-03T19:24:00.000-07:002011-07-03T19:26:45.477-07:00NAIDOC profile: Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre
Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre is a language centre in South Hedland dedicated to preserving and teaching Indigenous languages of the Pilbara region. It began in 1987 when a group of Aboriginal people started recording languages that they feared were in danger of being forgotten. From its modest beginnings it has grown into a vibrant organisation with a wide range of projects andYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-30102006279170880362011-07-02T18:32:00.000-07:002011-07-02T18:32:48.299-07:00NIADOC profile: Yamaji Art
Yamaji Art is an Aboriginal owned and governed art centre in Geraldton, Western Australia which has been described as “the artistic voice of the Midwest”. It represents Aboriginal artists from many of the region’s towns and beyond, including Geraldton, Mullewa, Yalgoo, Meekatharra, Cue, Mt. Magnet, Carnarvon and even Port Hedland. Yamaji Art was founded two years ago as a business arm of Marra Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-6555056250368850422011-06-28T21:49:00.000-07:002011-06-28T21:49:27.467-07:00Apply now for Community Action GrantsThrough the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative, Community groups around Australia can now apply for small grants to help fund local environmental and sustainable agriculture projects. The 2011-12 Community Action Grants round will make $5 million dollars available to rural, urban and Indigenous community groups to help them conserve and protect their local environment and Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-85560362141672495892011-06-23T22:00:00.000-07:002011-06-23T22:00:38.788-07:00Check out issue 14 of YMAC NewsThe latest issue of YMAC News is out today, filled with information about the great work being done by traditional owners and YMAC staff. Issue14 of our newsletter focuses on the land access deals struck between four native title groups and Rio Tinto Iron Ore, with sections on each group and what the agreements will mean for them.
There are stories about our co-chair of the Board talking aboutYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-81586956079419892922011-06-23T01:00:00.000-07:002011-06-23T01:00:20.655-07:00Badimia protects Lake MooreYesterday the National Native Title Tribunal handed down a decision that will help the Badimia people look after Lake Moore and the many places around it that are important to the Badimia people.
Lake Moore, a dry salt lake south of Paynes Find, is a very special place for Badimia people. Many Badimia people visit the area with their families every year to go camping, hunting, collecting bush Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-55139720337028665452011-06-20T01:56:00.000-07:002011-06-20T01:56:16.492-07:003-10 July is NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week, an annual celebration of the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, is fast approaching. NAIDOC is a time for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians to celebrate. The week is a great opportunity to participate in a range of activities and to support your local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
NAIDOC originally Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-12787267522200047962011-06-06T01:42:00.000-07:002011-06-06T01:42:49.462-07:00YMAC makes national and international news headlines!
Gordon Yuline, Nyiyaparli elder, signs agreement
YMAC, and Pilbara traditional owners, have received unprecedented media coverage in state, national and international media regarding the recent signing of historical agreements with Rio Tinto.
The news hit the headlines on Friday, 3 June, continued over the weekend and into the week of 6 June. The story, and YMAC's CEO, Simon Hawkins, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-458580347841343942011-06-02T06:31:00.000-07:002011-06-02T06:39:03.487-07:00Pilbara groups reach agreement with Rio Tinto
Centre: Neil Finlay, Kuruma Marthudunera elder,
and family at agreement signing.
Four Pilbara native title claim groups have announced they have signed Australia’s most comprehensive native title agreements with Rio Tinto.
The agreements are a result of seven years of extensive negotiations between the four groups, represented by Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC), and the Rio Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-16190659260598734452011-05-26T19:44:00.000-07:002011-05-26T19:54:54.332-07:00New publication for Traditional Owners
YMAC Community Guide
YMAC has just released a guide for the community on native title and YMAC services.
YMAC’s new Community Guide is the most comprehensive guide to understanding native title and our services that YMAC has ever produced.
Native Title is a very complex area of law and it can be difficult to understand how the Native Title Act, case law, government policy and heritage Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-78378639620830731502011-05-26T01:03:00.000-07:002011-05-26T01:03:59.662-07:00National Sorry DayToday is 'National Sorry Day', an event held each year on 26 May to express regret over the historical mistreatment of Aboriginal people. The day was chosen in commemoration of the Bringing Them Home report being handed to the federal government on 26 May 1997.
From 27 May till 3 June its also National Reconciliation Week (NRW), which celebrates the rich culture and history of the First Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-27913719073746107062011-05-18T23:29:00.000-07:002011-05-19T01:23:13.241-07:00Geraldton community to have their say about constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
To address the issue of constitutional recognition for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples,the Australian Government has appointed an expert panel, co-chaired by Professor Patrick Dodson and Mr Mark Leibler AC.
The panel is undertaking a broad national consultation program to seek views from across the Australian community about ideas for recognising Indigenous Australians in our Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-53312111055211808372011-05-11T01:59:00.000-07:002011-05-11T01:59:39.619-07:00YMAC Regional Committee and Board of Directors MeetingsLast week the Yamatji Regional Committee and the Pilbara Regional Committee met in Exmouth for the second Regional Committee meetings of 2011. The Regional Committee meetings were followed by a meeting of the Board of Directors.
Attendance was high as the Board and Committee members met to discuss YMAC's policy direction. The Board and Committees received updates from legal, research and Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-90847203775281843212011-05-02T23:53:00.000-07:002011-05-02T23:53:12.009-07:00Applications open for Community Liaison OfficersYMAC is seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have a strong desire to work with Aboriginal communities within the Yamatji and Pilbara regions and advancing their interests through the native title process.
There are positions based in YMAC's Geraldton, Karratha and South Hedland Offices.
You would be working to ensure claimants are informed and can participate in the management Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-66897548191784026872011-04-27T18:50:00.000-07:002011-04-27T18:50:41.888-07:00Meet a YMAC DirectorNatalie Parker
Natalie is a Nyiyaparli woman from the central Pilbara region who is well known in the community for her leadership capacity. Natalie represents her community on the board of the Gumula Aboriginal Corporation, Gumula Enterprises Pty Ltd, Meta Maya Aboriginal Corporation as well as being the first female co-chair of Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC).
Natalie’s enjoys Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-61589915196019605882011-04-18T22:04:00.000-07:002011-04-18T22:04:25.576-07:00Leadership program for young Aboriginal West AustraliansNominations are now open for the Department of Communities' One Sky, Many Paths Indigenous leadership program.
The program comprises:
• distance education where students learn online within their own community
• two residential week long conferences in Perth with an array of amazing Aboriginal speakers and leadership experiences
• a community project which participants will be responsible Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-70198223390387031452011-04-17T21:24:00.000-07:002011-04-17T21:24:23.988-07:00YMAC CEO in Saturday's West AustralianLast weekend's West Australian newspaper featured a letter to the editor from YMAC's CEO Simon Hawkins. The letter was in response to recent media attention on native title agreements, and points out that there are many positive outcomes when resource companies genuinely engage with native title groups. Click here to read the full letter, titled "Benefits to native title groups".Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-45532153137685687362011-04-10T19:11:00.000-07:002011-04-10T19:11:20.603-07:00Applications open for Community Liaison Officer YMAC is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who has a strong desire to work with Aboriginal communities within the Yamatji region and advancing their interests through the native title process. This position is based in YMAC's Geraldton Office.
You would be working to ensure claimants are informed and can participate in the management of their native title claims. You would also beYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-2862328310286334092011-04-04T01:50:00.000-07:002011-04-04T02:04:00.446-07:00Wajarri dictionary launch in GeraldtonOn Tuesday, 12 April the Irra-Wangga Geraldton Language Program will launch a Wajarri Dictionary at an event in Geraldton. The dictionary will be published through Irra-Wangga with funding from the Commonwealth Government's Maintenance of Indigenous Languages and Records Program, and is largely the work of linguist Doreen Mackman. The dictionary will be for sale through Irra-Wangga at Bundiyarra Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-28130225445202599282011-03-24T21:14:00.000-07:002011-03-24T21:18:03.474-07:00Free Indigenous Business Workshops in the Midwest and PilbaraIndigenous Business Australia (IBA) is running free Into Business workshops to assist Aboriginal people who are interested in starting up a business. A series of three one-day workshops is available for aspiring Indigenous entrepreneurs who want to turn their business ideas into reality.
At the workshops participants work with a business specialist to learn how to thoroughly research their idea Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-84591793807660231022011-03-22T20:11:00.000-07:002011-03-22T20:11:11.762-07:00Check out the new look YMAC NewsThe latest issue of YMAC News is out today, with a new look and expanded format. In issue 13 of YMAC's newsletter you can catch up on what has been happening at YMAC over the past three months with stories on the agreement between the Yugunga-Nya people and Sandfire Resources, the National Heritage Listing for the Weld Range, YMAC's uranium community guides, the Premier's Australia Day Award for Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-56747947577067586132011-03-09T16:54:00.000-08:002011-03-09T16:54:45.260-08:00Indigenous West Australians recognised at International Women’s Day Event
NATSIWA's International Women's Day Poster
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is extremely proud that two of its staff members and one of its Board members have been honoured at an event in Adelaide marking ‘International Women’s Day.’
Mrs. Donna Murdock, Yamatji Regional Manager, Ms. Margaret Rose, Senior Community Liaison Officer and Mrs. Doris Eaton, co-chair of YMAC’s Board of Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-69813924222271650612011-02-24T19:33:00.000-08:002011-02-24T19:33:04.861-08:00Weld Range added to the National Heritage List
Signpost - road leading to Wilgie Mia/Thuwarri Thaa, Weld Range in distance
This week the Weld Range in WA’s Midwest joined other iconic Australian sites on the prestigious National Heritage List.
The Weld Range is approximately sixty kilometres north-west of Cue, and is of significant cultural importance to the traditional owners of the area, the Wajarri Yamatji people, as wellYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-28287814508910912052011-02-18T22:55:00.000-08:002011-02-24T18:08:04.303-08:00Uranium information for Traditional OwnersYMAC has produced a publication called “Uranium and Native Title”, which will be sent to all YMAC members this month.
The Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) is aware that uranium mining is an issue that many of our members feel strongly about.
YMAC is not for or against uranium mining. Our role is to make sure Traditional Owners are professionally represented, that their native titleYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-15960372115838632592011-02-15T21:30:00.000-08:002011-02-15T21:30:29.841-08:002010 Native Title and Social Justice ReportThis week, the Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) launched the 2010 Native Title and Social Justice Report.
YMAC provided a comprehensive submission to the AHRC which has been quoted and referred to in each chapter of the report. YMAC's views are represented on a range of issues, including: the need to clarify the meaning of good faith in the Native Title Act;
the need to improve Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-17743740967491518762011-02-09T18:33:00.000-08:002011-02-09T18:33:20.223-08:00Apology Day celebrations in GeraldtonTo celebrate the anniversary of the federal government's apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation will be hosting a family fun day on the Geraldton foreshore on Sunday, 13 February 10:00-2:00. The alcohol free event will include free activities, entertainment, food, drinks and a live broadcast from Radio MAMA.
StreetiesYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-71616859166728134302011-02-07T19:12:00.000-08:002011-02-07T19:12:17.165-08:00The Beauty of the Pilbara on Show in Port Hedland and PerthA group of five artists spent a year touring the Pilbara with their cameras and the result is 52 Weeks On: A Pilbara Project Exhibition. The show features stunning images of how the people, mining industry and ancient country interact.
Their photographs and videos will be on show at the Courthouse Gallery in Port Hedland and FORM Gallery in Perth, with opening events in Perth on 10 February andYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-57918782861905745582011-01-31T21:49:00.000-08:002011-01-31T21:49:41.557-08:00Pilbara Indigenous Health Services Win Commonwealth SupportThree Aboriginal Health Centres in the Pilbara have been successful in securing grants from the federal government, the Minister for Indigenous Health announced yesterday.
The goal of the funding is to help Aboriginal Health Organisations achieve accreditation under Australian quality standards.
For the Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service Aboriginal Corporation in Jigalong and the Pilbara Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-65124789123560634892011-01-27T22:37:00.000-08:002011-02-28T20:13:14.277-08:00ACCO wins Premier's Active Citizenship Community Group Award
YMAC's Business Development Coordinator, Cris Olegario &
YMAC's Pilbara Regional Manager, Peter Jeffries.
On Australia Day the 'Aboriginal Communities Charitable Organisation' (ACCO) was presented with the Premier's Active Citizenship Community Group Award for their contribution to the Pilbara community.Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-65380493541995193152011-01-23T22:34:00.000-08:002011-01-23T22:34:20.649-08:00Apply Now For Pilbara Development Commission GrantDoes your community group have a project in mind that requires funding assistance? The final round of the Pilbara Development Commission's Small Grants Scheme is now open for applications up to $10,000.
As part of Royalties For Regions, the scheme is designed to assist small community groups in the Pilbara with funding for projects up to $10,000.
Applications must be submitted by 4:30 pm, 28 Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-2923598825736120082011-01-16T18:20:00.000-08:002011-01-16T18:20:46.666-08:00Meet a YMAC Director Toby Smirke
Toby is a Jurruru man who speaks the Bunjima language of the central Pilbara. Toby is an expert horseman who has worked and run several large stations throughout the region, including Cooline and Strelley Pastoral Station.
Toby has extensive bush skills and is an expert on the flora, fauna and cultural knowledge of his country. He would like to see his country preserved for future Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-33676729508591041752011-01-11T17:20:00.000-08:002011-02-28T21:27:24.505-08:00Midwest Traditional Owners look forward to agreement outcomesThe Yugunga-Nya native title group have announced a claim wide land access agreement over their traditional country with mining company, Sandfire Resources.
Yugunga-Nya country covers approximately 30,335 square kilometres of land in the Midwest region of Western Australia, and includes the mining towns of Meekatharra and Cue.
The land access agreement covers Sandfire Resources DeGrussa Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-68499977294618316282011-01-09T18:36:00.000-08:002011-01-10T19:31:26.601-08:00Meet a YMAC DirectorDirector, Darren Injie
Darren is a Innawonga man from the central Pilbara and Hamersley Ranges region.
Darren has been involved in Aboriginal advocacy since childhood, attending his first land rights protests while in highschool. In addition to his work for YMAC and the Innawonga native title group, Darren is involved in the Gumula Corporation and is a Director of Ngarda Foundation.
Darren Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-9808943731641458802010-12-19T23:38:00.000-08:002010-12-19T23:38:54.954-08:00YMAC Christmas Office HoursYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation offices in Perth, Geraldton, Karratha, South Hedland and Tom Price will be closed during the festive season from Friday, 24 December 2010, re-opening on Tuesday, 4 January 2011.
YMAC’s Board of Directors, Pilbara and Yamatji Regional Committees, management and staff would like to wish all members a happy and safe festive season.
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-19087987365180186812010-12-12T20:00:00.000-08:002010-12-12T20:00:26.317-08:00Meet a YMAC DirectorRoy Bellotti - YMAC Director
Roy is a Malgana man who has lived and worked in the Gascoyne region all his life.
Roy has deep connections to the world heritage listed Shark Bay area, where his grandmother and father were both born.
He enjoys the outdoors and regularly camps, hunts and fishes on his country.
He has been a member of the Yamatji Region Executive Committee since November 2004 and Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-49123303726080604502010-11-30T18:58:00.000-08:002010-11-30T18:58:05.857-08:00Nyiyaparli Sign Agreement for Iron Valley ProjectIn Tom Price this week, the Nyiyaparli people signed a Land Access Deed with Iron Ore Holdings Ltd (IOH) that delivers important protection for country and support to the Iron Valley project.
Nyiyaparli country is situated in the central Pilbara region of Western Australia and covers approximately 36,684 square kilometres of land, including the mining town of Newman.
The agreement, which Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-1251319818097681922010-11-29T22:25:00.000-08:002010-11-29T22:25:52.477-08:00Meet a YMAC DirectorPeter Windie - Yamatji Chairperson
Peter is a Thudgari man who played an integral leadership role in his people’s native title determination in 2009. Peter lives in Gascoyne Junction and is a well respected community leader is the region. He is chairman of the Windi Mia Aboriginal Corporation, which is currently pursuing possible tourism and pastoral ventures in the Yamatji region.
Peter is Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-60535522982884931322010-11-09T18:27:00.000-08:002010-11-09T18:28:18.194-08:00Meet a YMAC DirectorNora Cooke
Nora is an Ngarla woman who played an integral role in her people’s native title determination in 2007.
Nora enjoys the bush life in the Pilbara, including fishing, camping, cooking and hunting. Nora has an in-depth understanding of bush medicine and provides advice to people seeking bush medicine treatments. She also practices her culture by teaching several Aboriginal languages and Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-86688669037124865952010-10-29T02:03:00.000-07:002010-10-29T02:03:58.333-07:00Aboriginal enterprise for Coral Bay
BAC Representatives with YMAC's Co-Chairperson Roy Bellotti and CEO Simon Hawkins
An agreement signed this week between the Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation (BAC) and Lands Minister Brendon Grylls, will allow for the development of much-needed housing for permanent workers and business owners in Coral Bay.
Involving the transfer of 30ha of land near the town centre, the agreement will Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-66214347248957964222010-10-20T21:09:00.000-07:002010-11-02T20:23:21.890-07:00Finland university students learn about WA Native TitleSanna Nalder, our Geraldton-based Anthropologist, was recently invited to give two lectures at the Giellagas Institute at University of Oulu, Finland. Sanna spoke about WA Native Title and Aboriginal Heritage with Giellagas Institute researchers, staff and students of Sami culture and language, anthropology, history and teaching.
Despite the cultural, geographical and historical differences, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-25830133624570633582010-10-01T21:06:00.000-07:002010-10-28T21:09:36.534-07:00Native Title Railway Agreement to Protect Rock ArtThis week Palyku native title claimants and Hancock Prospecting announced an agreement over the company’s proposed heavy haulage rail line to connect their Roy Hill project with Port Hedland.
The agreement provides financial and non-financial benefits, including payments to be used for protecting and managing the cultural heritage values relating to the Woodstock Abydos Reserve, one of the Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-87622583943744933632010-08-27T02:00:00.000-07:002010-10-04T21:33:55.961-07:00Traditional Owners sign Rail Agreement with Hancock Prospecting
Hancock Prospecting's Tad Watroba with Kariyarra elders Lena Alone and Elsie Williams.
The Kariyarra native title group today announced a native title agreement with Hancock Prospecting. The agreement covers the company’s proposed heavy haulage railway corridor to carry iron ore from its Roy Hill Project to Port Hedland.
The agreement provides a range of financial and non-financial Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-69671815470782261552010-08-22T01:53:00.000-07:002010-10-04T21:33:29.890-07:00Learning about country and cultureThis month, YMAC staff and Directors participated in cultural awareness training at 80 Mile Beach on Nyangumarta country. Staff were taken by the Nyangumarta people to visit sites fo significance, to fish and hunt traditional foods. Nights around the campfire were spent listening to dreamtime stories, learning traditional dances and hearing about the Aboriginal kinship system. Damper making and Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-82567235239852397172010-07-07T01:51:00.000-07:002010-10-04T21:32:55.556-07:00Geraldton team celebrate NAIDOC WeekToday YMAC's Geraldton office participated in the 2010 NAIDOC Family Fun Day at Bundiyarra.
Community celebrates NAIDIC Week.
YMAC held a stall at the event that offered information to community members about the organisation and native title issues. A big congratulations and thankyou to the Geraldton team who helped set up and run the stall throughout the day, and to everyone who stopped forYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-84120700997479029592010-06-24T01:32:00.000-07:002010-10-04T21:32:26.746-07:00Kuruma Marthudunera sign pipeline dealThe Kuruma Marthudunera (KM) people are this week celebrating the conclusion of negotiations with Chevron Australia for the future construction of a domestic gas pipeline from Barrow Island through the KM’s native title claim area.
KM country covers approximately 15,759 square kilometres of land in the west Pilbara region and comprises part of the Fortescue River and the complete river system Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-52880955631912784082010-06-11T23:38:00.000-07:002010-10-04T21:31:46.095-07:00Funding for Woodstock Abydos Heritage Project
YMAC's Teri O'Neill, and Stan Stylianou with Minister Garrett at the announcement.
Peter Garrett, Minister for Environment Protection, Heritage and the Arts has announced that YMAC has been successful in securing $97,000 to progress the current Woodstock Abydos Heritage Project.
Woodstock/Abydos is located in the East Pilbara region in the traditional country of the Kariyarra and Palyku Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-91025057971708881662010-05-15T23:26:00.000-07:002010-08-22T23:36:18.006-07:00YMAC Hosts Regional Indigenous DiscussionsYMAC recently hosted the Mid West Conversation (10 & 11 May in Geraldton) and Gascoyne Conversation (13 May in Carnarvon) events, on behalf of the WA State Government's Indigenous Implementation Board (IIB). The conversations were an open discussion for Aboriginal people, aimed at opening up a new way of working together in the region.
YMAC's Co-Chairperson, Roy Bellotti, YMAC Regional Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-42630405601844833792010-04-12T23:19:00.000-07:002010-10-04T21:30:57.130-07:00Reaching for the Stars: Wajarri story on SBS!At 6pm tonight 'Living Black' on SBS will feature a story on the Pia community school in Wajarri country and the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder (ASKAP).
Last year, the Wajarri people signed an Indigenous Land Use Agreement for the construction of the ASKAP project. The agreement had a particular focus on education and training opportunities for the Pia Aboriginal community school, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-10047522295421043432010-04-06T23:24:00.000-07:002010-08-22T23:26:01.260-07:00Message from Reconcilliation Australia2010 marks the 10th anniversary of the Bridge Walks for Reconciliation and Reconciliation Australia has launched a new public awareness campaign.
Join the campaign and spread the word:
http://www.unfinishedoz.com.au/Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-40757064428445991632010-03-15T23:12:00.000-07:002010-09-22T01:30:28.514-07:00Community Enjoys Open DayOn Friday, Traditional Owners in the Pilbara gathered together at our Tom Price office to learn more about native title.
YMAC's open day, was an opportunity for local Traditional Owners to get information on theirnative title claims and other matters that affect country, such as mining, development, heritage and environmental protection. The day included a welcome to country by elder, Lola Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-77732378304730238102010-02-22T23:07:00.000-08:002010-08-22T23:10:34.223-07:00The Pilbara Project - a new blog by FORMFORM have let us know about a blog site that is endeavouring to build a network associated with the Pilbara.
The Pilbara Project blog is a forum for observations from anyone, anywhere in the world, who has encountered the Pilbara, or recognises it in the places they have travelled to in their lives or in their minds. Ideally it will reach out to those who have moved on to other places or maybe Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-67724006349031121302010-02-10T19:17:00.000-08:002010-10-04T21:30:23.305-07:00Nyangumarta share environmental knowlegeNyangumarta Traditional Owners are working with the Department of Environment and Conservation (DEC) to conserve the special marine environment of the Eighty Mile Beach area.
Consultation has been undertaken over 18 months between the Nyangumarta people, Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation (YMAC) and the Marine Policy and Planning Branch of DEC. In addition, DEC has been working with six Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-24348677557813274712010-01-31T19:48:00.000-08:002010-10-29T01:53:21.677-07:00Watch 'The Long Walk'On 11 June 2009, the Nyangumarta People of Western Australia gained legal recognition of their country and culture. Watch the DVD here:
Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-38029789877215044742010-01-28T17:11:00.000-08:002010-01-28T17:11:45.464-08:00YMAC's Cris Olegario wins Australia Day Citizenship AwardCongratulations to YMAC's Business Development Officer, Cris Olegario in the South Hedland office, who on Tuesday 26 January, was presented with two awards in the Premier's Australia Day Active Citizenship Award.
Cris was awarded in two categories for his tireless work towards the Aboriginal Communities Charitable Organisation.
The catergories were;
1) For an individual that is doing Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-56907197176047267582009-12-02T23:18:00.000-08:002010-01-27T23:24:11.155-08:00Agreement over Pilbara mythological site
Ngarla people today announced a heritage and mining agreement with the Boral Group of Companies regarding the Tabba Tabba rock quarry, approximately 40kms east of Port Hedland.
The agreement addresses mining practices over the 'Mikurrnya' Aboriginal site, near the quarry, which is of mythological importance to the Ngarla People. In order to preserve and protect the Mikurrnya site to the Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-61184324272354187482009-11-26T00:43:00.000-08:002010-01-27T23:18:29.804-08:00
The Wajarri People today celebrated the conclusion of the Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) for the construction of the Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder telescope (ASKAP)
The agreement was announced at Parliament House by the Wajarri People, their representativesYMAC, the Hon Christian Porter MLA, the Hon Brendan Grylls MLA, the Hon Troy Buswell MLA, and Australia's CommonwealthYamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-29192027033872888422009-11-19T00:33:00.000-08:002010-10-04T21:28:39.204-07:00Thudgari People celebrate recognition of country
Ronnie Dodd, Charlie Lapthorne, Stewart Peck, Bella Randall and Peter Salmon at the Thudgari native title determination.
Exactly 12 years to the day their native title claim was first lodged, the Thudgari People celebrated the legal recognition of their culture and country.
Thudgari country lies between the Ashburton and Gascoyne rivers and is mainly covered by pastoral leases and the Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-40865020232501576492009-10-27T00:14:00.000-07:002010-01-27T23:25:04.812-08:00Agreement over Wirruwana (Dirk Hartog Island)
The Malgana people, YMAC, state government and pastoralists have announced a native title agreement over Dirk Hartog Island giving Traditional Owners greater involvement in the management of the world heritage area.
In exchange for consenting to a national park project, the Malgana native title claim group have negotiated co-operative management of the terrestrial reserves in the Shark Bay Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-13906224365177066492009-08-07T00:00:00.000-07:002010-01-21T00:05:58.890-08:00Uranium workshops inform Traditional OwnersLast week, YMAC held workshops in Geraldton, Carnarvon and Karratha for Traditional Owners to learn about uranium mining and radiation.
They featured presentations by Dr Stephen Long, from the Australian Radiation Protection and Nuclear Safety Agency. Dr Long talked about on uranium and radiation, types of mining, environmental and health risks, and rehabilitation of old mine sites.
Questions Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6909835898851884674.post-48237279425098021772009-07-13T23:40:00.000-07:002010-10-29T01:57:30.568-07:00Our Chairperson wins 'Elder of the Year' AwardMrs Doris Eaton, Aboriginal Elder and YMAC's Co-Chairperson was announced Female Elder of the Year at Friday night’s NAIDOC Awards in Brisbane.
Mrs Eaton was recognised for her cultural leadership and work with Aboriginal communities in the Pilbara. On receiving the award, she sais her driving force is to make sure younger generations learn strong culture from their Elders.
“Preserving Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporationhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02617632949342114226noreply@blogger.com0