Country, Culture, People, Future

March 2015

Join Bundiyarra in commemorating the ANZAC spirit

Posted: March 27th, 2015

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Bundiyarra camp gallipoli invite flyer

Easternwell community grants now open

Posted: March 20th, 2015

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Easternwell Community Grants provide financial and social assistance in regions where they have key operations, including the Pilbara.

Up to $2000 will be provided to successful  local committees, groups, clubs and associations which provide lasting benefits to the community. the aim is to support activities or opportunities which provide lasting community benefit in the areas of:

  • Community
  • Education
  • Health
  • Indigenous
  • Safety
  • Youth

The closing date for this round of applications is 27 March. The next round will be in September 2015. Click here for the application form or email communitygrants@easternwell.com.au for more information.

Join Wangka Maya to learn Aboriginal languages

Posted: March 20th, 2015

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Every Wednesday from 6 to 7 pm the Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre is offering the opportunity to practice your Aboriginal language skills in the Wangka Maya conference room at 67 Throssell Road in South Hedland.

For more information contact manager@wangkamaya.org.au or call Julie or Jason on 9172 2344.

Apply now for Aurora Program internships

Posted: March 4th, 2015

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The Aurora Project’s internship program places students in law, anthropology and other social sciences in internships within Native Title Representative Bodies like YMAC, as well as Prescribed Bodies Corporate and other Aboriginal organisations. Operating since 2004, the program has been very successful in introducing students to native title work, often leading to full time employment.

More information on the internship program for law, anthropology and social science students can be found at the Aurora Project’s website.

Applications for winter internships are now open until 27 March.

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, Yinggarda 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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