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We are grateful and pay our respects to our Elders past, present, and emerging for sharing their stories, values, and beliefs, and for fighting for our native title rights. We acknowledge our Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura community and we extend our respect to all other Aboriginal groups within the Pilbara region.
PKKP Aboriginal Corporation acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia, and their continuing connection to land, water, and community.
The PKKP Aboriginal Corporation administers the traditional lands and waters of the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people and the Pinikura people on their behalf.
These lands and waters cover approximately 10,888 square kilometres of Western Australia’s Pilbara region, between Onslow and Tom Price.
I am proud to represent the PKKP Aboriginal Corporation’s as the Chairperson for the Puutu Kunti Kurrama People and the Pinikura People.
The corporation continues to grow to meet the needs of its members and mining proponents. We have commenced the programs asked of us by the community, expanded our outreach service, and strengthened our relationships with mining proponents, ensuring the protection of PKKP Country and heritage.
The protection of our native title and preservation of our culture and heritage is always at the forefront of everything we do, and we have now established co-management committees to work on the ground with mining proponents so we know exactly what is going on and can deal with any issues quickly. Now the corporation is at the forefront of Indigenous thought leadership in our execution of co-management on the ground.
The corporation continues to be a strong and influential voice for the PKKP community. I thank our dedicated staff and hardworking Board and Committees, whose hard work and commitment enables the PKKP community to access assistance and programs for their benefit, and ensures our Country and heritage remains protected.
Merle Ashburton – Chairperson
