Using culture to care for Country

With their native title recognised, the Karajarri were able to turn more of their attention to managing and caring for Country. The Karajarri have now established a Prescribed Body Corporate, the Karajarri Traditional Lands Association (KTLA), and since 2014 have negotiated an Indigenous Protected Area (IPA) with the Australian government. The Karajarri Healthy Country Plan was developed to outline aspirations for Country and culture, and guide how Karajarri lands are managed. 

Karajarri culture is foundational to all these activities. As part of managing Country, the Karajarri have developed a database that includes cultural information about Country, as well as old song recordings and other cultural materials. With help from AIATSIS, the Karajarri were able to gain access to old archival recordings, and were able to go out on Country and record new cultural information.