@KLC1978

Native title, land and sea management and economic development in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

 Kimberley, Australia
klc.org.au
Joined October 2009
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The #KimberleyLandCouncil (@KLC1978) held their first ever Indigenous Tourism Workshop in #Kununurra and it was a great success. Ernie Dingo was a guest speaker at the workshop and said "the Kimberley experience involves Aboriginal content." Read more ow.ly/uycz50E2ZUR
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Heritage laws are failing First Nations people nationwide ❌ Read more about why our nation's heritage laws are coming under scrutiny and need intense examination via this article on @NITV - tinyurl.com/eh37ty8z
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Across the savannas of Nth Aust, Indigenous land managers are working hard to reverse the trend of 'ecological collapse' identified in this report, by preventing damaging widespread frequent hot fires.@EuanRitchie1 @KLC1978 @NLC_74 @IndigLandSea @nature_org
Prof. Euan Ritchie (@euanritchie.bsky.social)@EuanRitchie125 Feb 2021
Australian scientists warn urgent action needed to save 19 'collapsing' ecosystems theguardian.com/environment/… @adamlmorton

Australian scientists warn urgent action needed to save 19 'collapsing' ecosystems

A ‘confronting and sobering’ report details degradation of coral reefs, outback deserts, tropical savanna, Murray-Darling waterways, mangroves and forests

theguardian.com
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We're hiring for several roles in our Land and Sea Management Unit! 👇🏾 Apply today: klc.org.au/work-with-us
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⚡️Interested in Indigenous tourism opportunities in the Kimberley?⚡️ Join the conversation at the KLC’s first ever Indigenous Tourism Workshop in Kununurra. Express your interest in attending the workshop (March 10 & 11 in Kununurra) by emailing [email protected]
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Carbon Market Institute@CarbonMarketIns28 Jul 2020
Join us for this exciting new event: #Indigenous land management, #CarbonFarming & in-demand fire expertise Panel: - Nolan Hunter CEO @KLC1978 - Shilo Villaflor Regional Manager @AbCarbFndtn Fri 31 July, 12pm, Zoom #CMICarbonConversations Register: mailchi.mp/carbonmarketinsti…
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KimberleyLandCouncil retweeted
assivasElse@AssivasElse22 Jul 2020
Replying to @theprojecttv
This is devastating. How many criminal acts towards our first nation people will it take for the government to intervene & charge these mining companies as the criminals they are . I'm disgusted!
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Express your concern over laws that allow mining rights to trump those of Australia's ancient heritage. Contact @MarkMcGowanMP @benwyatt xitter.cf/theprojecttv/status/12…
The Project
@theprojecttv22 Jul 2020
It’s been two months since Rio Tinto blew up a part of Australia’s history in Western Australia. But now, a thousand kilometres away in East Kimberley, another mining company stands accused of damaging a sacred site, protected by the government.

Sacred Sites

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KimberleyLandCouncil retweeted
The Project
@theprojecttv22 Jul 2020
It’s been two months since Rio Tinto blew up a part of Australia’s history in Western Australia. But now, a thousand kilometres away in East Kimberley, another mining company stands accused of damaging a sacred site, protected by the government.

Sacred Sites

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KimberleyLandCouncil retweeted
💧Hannah Moir@HannahMoir56 Jul 2020
#garnkinynotgranite Honourable Ben Wyatt MLA Treasurer; Minister for Finance; Aboriginal Affairs; Lands: Garnkiny and Goorlabal NOT Granite! - Sign the Petition! chng.it/2zk7Kxnc via @UKChange

Sign the Petition

Garnkiny and Goorlabal NOT Granite!

change.org
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KimberleyLandCouncil retweeted
RAID@raidukorg8 Jul 2020
Today, we join 35 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and human rights organisations to call on @RankBHR to strip @RioTinto of its status as a global #humanrights leader, following the company’s blasting of a 46,000 year old Aboriginal sacred site. See the letter below.
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KimberleyLandCouncil retweeted
Aus Law Human Rights@AusLawyersHR8 Jul 2020
ALHR joins with 35 organisations calling for @RioTinto Tinto to be stripped of its status as a global human rights leader following the destruction of #JuukanGorge bit.ly/2Zat25H @KerenHRLC @KLC1978 #bizhumanrights
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Destruction of sacred site in East Kimberley. @benwyatt needs to promptly complete his investigation, prosecute the operators and make meaningful change to the Heritage Act. More at klc.org.au #garnkinynotgranite #mabeljuli
Renowned artists and senior Traditional Owner, Mabel Juli, famous Moon Dreaming (Garnkiny) paintings are inspired by country around the mine. Her work was projected onto the Sydney Opera House in 2018 and is on display in the National Gallery of Australia.

ALT Renowned artists and senior Traditional Owner, Mabel Juli, famous Moon Dreaming (Garnkiny) paintings are inspired by country around the mine. Her work was projected onto the Sydney Opera House in 2018 and is on display in the National Gallery of Australia.

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CULTURALLY SIGNIFICANT PLACES CONTINUE TO BE DESTROYED - The Aboriginal Heritage Act is failing and the State is not prosecuting those who break the law. @InsidersABC thewest.com.au/news/indigeno…

‘Destruction’ of Indigenous site sparks investigation

Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt has ordered an investigation into the alleged ‘destruction’ of an ancient mythological site in the Kimberley by a mining company.

thewest.com.au
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NGURRURA RANGERS BACK ON COUNTRY The Ngurrura Rangers have been out on country to the west of the Canning Stock Route conducting prescribed burning with the support of the KLC and 10 Deserts Project. Overcast… instagram.com/p/CApG06-DXk_/…
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Invasive weed eradication for healthy country 🌱 Our rangers have recently completed training on treating and managing weeds so they can help to manage weeds like the pesky Neem Tree which is threatening ecosystems and cultural sites.
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Congratulations Albert Wiggan on your prestigious award and thank you for your passion toward culture, country and Indigenous science.
Australian Geographic@ausgeo1 Nov 2019
Albert Wiggan is our 2019 Conservationist of the Year! A traditional owner and Bardi-Kija-Nyul Nyul man from the Dampier Peninsula of Western Australia, Albert Wiggan is passionate about culture, country and Indigenous science. Congratulations Albert. 🥇
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Our Kimberley rangers have returned home safely after an epic trip to the IRF World Ranger Congress 2019! @ANPRRangerUSA Too deadly!
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Did you know we have a newsletter dedicated to the Dampier Peninsula Project? The first issue dropped this week! Info for traditional owners, native title groups and community members on the progress of the Dampier Peninsula Project. klc.org.au/publications
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The KLC AGM is next month! We hope to see all you mob out there. facebook.com/permalink.php?s…
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