Kimberley Land Council

The Gambanan Statement 🌊 On Thursday 22 August, at the 2024 AGMs, the five representative organisations of the Kimberley issued The Gambanan Statement. Acknowledging the 2024 theme ‘Tides change, Together we stand strong’, the statement recognises the resilience and strength of Kimberley Aboriginal people in the wake of the failed referendum. The statement outlines how Kimberley Aboriginal people desire to work with government and industry. It calls for genuine partnerships that recognise and celebrate our legal rights as a basis for sustainable wealth creation and intergenerational transformation. It urges for fundamental and defining change to the systems and structures that continue to perpetuate the exclusion of Aboriginal people from the modern Australian economy. Read the full statement on the KLC website: https://lnkd.in/gEpdKAqr 🌊 Iwooloongan Iyoordin biinmal ningamoord ambooriny, Tide come in, tide go out. We are strong people. 🌊 Kimberley Language Resource Centre Kimberley Aboriginal Law And Culture Centre Aarnja Empowered Young Leaders

KLC CEO Tyronne Garstone has been appointed to the first-ever Nature Repair Committee. The committee will advise Tanya Plibersek on the set up and integrity of the Nature Repair Market and biodiversity methods.

"The Voice failed but that's not going to stop me and that's not going to stop our people." - Tremane Baxter-Edwards Read the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) story from the first ever Kimberley Regional Forum, where community discussed the future following the failed referendum, economic empowerment, independent decision-making and youth leadership.

We're in Karratha this week, sharing progress on the East Kimberley Clean Energy Project with the Developing Northern Australia Conference. Interest in the project, and the Aboriginal Clean Energy Partnership that is developing it have been overwhelming, showing a growing appetite for new ways of partnering with Traditional Owners. Pollination Head of Projects Rob Grant and Kimberley Land Council CEO Tyronne Garstone told delegates the project -- which involves building a large-scale solar farm to power a green hydrogen and green ammonia export production hub in the East Kimberley -- is progressing well . "With the ACE partnership having 75 per cent Traditional Owner ownership it allows us to have co-design and co-decision making at the heart of this project," Tyronne Garstone said. "We're ensuring that we are deciding who we will partner with and how the project will work on our country -- making sure we stay true to our social, cultural and environmental values." Rob Grant said Pollination was proud to be an equal shareholder in the partnership, alongside MG Corporation, Balanggarra Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC and Kimberley Land Council. "To this partnership Pollination is bringing our clean energy development expertise, as well as our connections to capital and industry," Rob said. "When we combine this contribution alongside our partners’ land, Country and culture it makes for a powerful and impactful partnership." Find out more about the project at: https://lnkd.in/eR_DTNJ7 Anthony Watson , Trisha Birch , Lawford Benning Ariadne Gorring.

KIMBERLEY REGIONAL FORUM 🙌🏾 Come along next Thursday 22 August to the first ever Kimberley Regional Forum being held as part of the 2024 AGMs! Hear from key leaders about issues of importance to Kimberley Aboriginal people including: ⭐️ Tremane Baxter-Edwards ⭐️ Patrick Dodson ⭐️ Peter Yu AM ⭐️ Divina D’Anna - Member for Kimberley & more to be announced! The Forum will be held as part of the 2024 AGMs of KLC, Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre, Kimberley Language Resource Centre, Aarnja and Empowered Young Leaders. 🎸 The Struggling Kings band will be playing on the Thursday evening to wrap up a week of important regional discussions. For more AGM information, bus services and to check out the full program visit: www.klc.org.au/2024agms or phone KLC on 9194 0100. **Please remember, this is a strictly alcohol and drug free event**

WE ARE HIRING 👋🏾 Looking for a life-changing opportunity? The KLC has a range of exciting positions available across the Kimberley 🪸 🟡 Kija Men's Ranger Coordinator | Warmun 🟡 Indigenous Salt Water Advisory Group Fishing Coordinator | Broome 🟡 Land and Sea Unit Business Manager - carbon and fire programs | Broome 🟡 Archivist | Broome 🟡 Senior Lawyer | Broome Join the KLC - a leading Indigenous organisation dedicated to the empowerment and self-determination of Kimberley Aboriginal people. Founded in 1978, KLC has evolved into one of the nation's peak Native Title Representative Bodies, focusing on securing recognition of native title, enhancing land and sea management, and fostering sustainable cultural business enterprises. Our mission is to work with the Kimberley Aboriginal people in protecting their country, stewarding their lands, and shaping their future. Working at the KLC means a competitive salary, benefits and supportive working environment. The KLC is also proud to support the training and development of Kimberley Aboriginal people into leadership positions. Local applicants encouraged! Apply today: https://lnkd.in/g9WQvc4

💥 KIMBERLEY REGIONAL FORUM 💥 Come along to the Kimberley Regional Forum and hear from key leaders about issues of importance to Kimberley Aboriginal people 1pm - 5pm Thursday, 22 August Gambanan, Dampier Peninsula Guest speakers Peter Yu AM Divina D’Anna - Member for Kimberley Former Senator Patrick Dodson & more to be announced! As part of the AGMs of KLC, Kimberley Aboriginal Law And Culture Centre, Kimberley Language Resource Centre, Aarnja and Empowered Young Leaders.

🚌 AGM BUS SCHEDULE 🚌 Bus services for the 2024 AGMs of the Kimberley Land Council, Kimberley Aboriginal Law And Culture Centre, Kimberley Language Resource Centre, Aarnja and Empowered Young Leaders are now available. Sunday, 18 August - departing from Wyndham, Kununurra, Warmun, Halls Creek, Balgo and Bililuna. Monday, 19 August - departing from Fitzroy Crossing and Broome. For more information about the AGMs and to reserve a seat on the bus please contact KLC on 📞9194 0100. 🔸 Seats are limited so please get in touch early! 🔸

The Nyul Nyul Rangers welcomed the Minister for Indigenous Australians Linda Burney to their ranger base in Beagle Bay earlier this month. KLC Chair Anthony Watson, Deputy Chair Trevor Cox, Deputy CEO Sarah Parriman and Land and Sea Unit Manager Daniel Oades gifted Minister Burney a framed boomerang made by Mr Watson to thank her for support of the Indigenous Ranger Program (IRP). The Rangers and KLC leadership sat with Minister Burney to discuss success of the IRP in the Kimberley and look forward to hearing the outcome of KLC's funding application for expansion of the program. Minister Burney visited Beagle Bay to conduct community consultations on the design of the Remote Jobs and Economic Development (RJED) program.

The KLC would like to acknowledge the sad passing of founding member and inaugural KLC Chairman Mr Chulung, and we extend or sincere condolences to his family. Known as Wangaloo, Brave One, Mr Chulung was elected as Chairman of the KLC, along with Co-Chairman Jimmy Bieundurry, on 20 May 1978, at a gathering of more than 1000 Kimberley Aboriginal people at Noonkanbah. A trailblazer and advocate, Mr Chulung stood up to those who were opposed to Aboriginal rights and aspirations through his leadership of the KLC, and his many years working at the Aboriginal Legal Service (ALS). Living most of his life in Wyndham and Kununurra, he was re-elected to the Chairman’s role in 1987, leading the KLC’s response to the Royal Commission into Aboriginal deaths in custody and the KLC’s opposition to the 1988 bicentennial celebrations. “He was a leader that got behind Aboriginal legal rights during his days at the ALS and came to Noonkanbah to talk about our rights from his experience,” KLC Chair, Anthony Watson, said. “He wanted to help his mob and he wanted to be involved with the land council. It was like starting up a vehicle, without really knowing where you’re going, but you know there’s a long road to come.” In honour of Mr Chulung’s legacy, and with permission from his family, we share these memories from the KLC archives.