Nyangumarta IPA

Nyangumarta Warrarn TEK project gets published

Posted: January 24th, 2017

Filed under: National Landcare Programme, NWAC, Nyangumarta IPA, Nyangumarta Rangers, Traditional Ecological Knowledge, YMAC

With the support of YMAC, the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program, and the Indigenous Protected Areas Program, the Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation has published a compilation of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) of the Nyangumarta Warrarn Indigenous Protected Area (IPA).

The booklet is a collection of ethno-botanical information passed down through generations of Nyangumarta people. More than 80 plants were collected, and descriptions of 70 species appear in the book. The data was collected during two surveys of Nyangumarta country in 2014 and 2015.

A copy of the booklet can be obtained through Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation, and digital copies of the booklet can be downloaded from the YMAC website here.

2015/2016 Annual Report now available

Posted: November 7th, 2016

Filed under: Annual Report, Jurruru, Ngarluma, Nyangumarta IPA, PKKP, YMAC

YMAC is pleased to present its Annual Report for the 2015/2016 financial year.

In this reporting period, YMAC has achieved a number of significant outcomes for Traditional Owners across the Yamatji and Pilbara regions. These achievements include consent determinations for the Jurruru and PKKP peoples, recognition for the Ngarluma people, and the dedication of an Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) for the Nyangumarta people.

Significant agreements also took place between Traditional Owners and miners, including a 100-year deal between the Banjima people and BHP Iron Ore that will ensure a bright future for Banjima culture and traditions.

For more information about our work during the reporting period, you can download a copy of the Annual Report here.

Nyangumarta Rangers on-Country Film

Posted: September 5th, 2016

Filed under: Indigenous Rangers, NWAC, Nyangumarta IPA, Nyangumarta Rangers

As part of their Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) project, Nyangumarta Warrarn Aboriginal Corporation has produced a short film that illustrated the significant changes resulting from the funding received toward their IPA.

The short film revolved around the Nyangumarta Warrarn Ranger Camp 2016. The Rangers together with elders and Traditional Owners spent time on-Country and spoke about their connection to Country, their songlines and how they monitor the Kidson Track permit system.

YMAC News issue 30

Posted: June 17th, 2016

Filed under: 1946 Pilbara Strike, Aboriginal Rangers, Kalbarri National Park, Knowledge Partnerships, Nyangumarta IPA, YMAC, YMAC News

The latest issue of YMAC News is now available.

In this issue, we are excited to introduce a new project between the Nanda people, Knowledge Partnerships and the Department of Parks and Wildlife to install interpretive signage throughout Kalbarri National Park.

Also in this issue we remember the 1946 Pilbara Strike, the longest strike in Australian history. We’re also excited to share photographs and updates about the Nyangumarta Rangers and what they are doing for their Country, and we celebrate the training and development successes of young Aboriginal men at the Clontarf Academy in Carnarvon.

To request a hard copy or to give us any feedback, email editor@ymac.org.au.