December 20, 2024
Njamal
People’s Trust.
A Charitable Trust that benefits the Nyamal People.
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Welcome to
Nyamal Country
We are the Nyamal Native Title holders of Our Yurlu (Our Country).
What does
Nyamal mean?
‘Nyamal’ refers to where we are from, who we are, how we do things and the words we’ve been given – all passed down from our ancestors since time immemorial.
Nyamal is our language, land, law and people. Our Vision is for Nyamal Community to work together on Country for healthy land, water, animals, culture, language and livelihoods making healthy people – young and old.
NYAMAL is the land
NYAMAL is the people
NYAMAL is the law– our traditional ways
NYAMAL is the language passed down to us
Ngayarta
Nyamal People
Nyamal people have been here since the kapukarri (dreamtime) when the manguny (ancestral beings) created the physical features of the land, put the Nyamal people and language in the land, and laid down the laws to govern the ngayarta (people) and how we behave. Our Country is alive with the spirits of our ancestors and of our manguny. They inhabit the land and watch and interact with ngayarta when we are on Country.
Our Region“… manguny left something for us… like whitefella got a paper… manguny mili… That’s Nyamal Law, you can’t shift it… it’s in the Country… I know the manguny law we sing it.”
Native title
Determination
In 2019, the Federal Court recognised our Native Title rights over nearly 30,000 square kilometres of our Country (Ngura).
We formed the Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation (ICN 8770) as a Registered Native Title Body Corporate to hold our native title rights and interests in trust. NAC is pivotal in progressing the broader interests of the Nyamal People and in representing us in our dealings with all other parties including governments, researchers and private industry.
In 2024, another Native Title determination recognised Nyamal Native Title rights over an additional 4,000sqkm.
Video courtesy of Ngaarda Media.
Keeping Culture
Strong
We are proud of our strong knowledge and culture. The laws and customs that were given to us by the manguny connect us to our Country and they are held strong within the Nyamal community today. Hunting and gathering in the old way are very important to us. Keeping culture strong now and for all future generations is our ongoing responsibility.
Business on Nyamal Country
At Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation, we are dedicated to building a prosperous and sustainable Indigenous business sector on Nyamal Country. We invite mining companies, contractors, suppliers, and government to partner with Nyamal-owned businesses, driving economic growth and strengthening cultural connections for lasting impact on our land.
Our Members
Our Members make important decisions about how Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation is run. Find out how to apply to become a member, update your details or provide feedback.
We recognise the ancestors who came before
We thank our elders for their tireless work
We will show our respect by working hard to care for Nyamal Country and pass on our identity and knowledge to the coming generations
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