Yinhawangka People and Rio Tinto partner to co-design ‘Living Cultures Program’
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The ‘Living Cultures Program’ will deliver projects to record, preserve and transfer cultural knowledge. This includes language, living history and heritage, women’s business, arts and culture, songlines and traditional stories.
The partnership also aims to increase local economic development opportunities, improve social and emotional wellbeing for community, enhance cultural land management by Yinhawangka and develop and deliver cultural awareness training. These programs will provide a range of opportunities for Yinhawangka People to develop new skills and provide employment opportunities.
Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation Chair,
“This project brings an opportunity for changing the way in which Aboriginal programs are conceptualised, planned, and implemented. The Living Cultures project aims to take back Yinhawangka people’s control of our knowledge and travel further on our journey as Traditional Owners of our land and in improving social and economic outcomes for our people.
“I look forward to furthering the close working partnership between
“Together we are dedicated to preserving and enhancing the culture, people, and Country of the Yinhawangka People through programs that promote positive, intergenerational outcomes.
“We are in a world where ancient and precious cultural heritage is at risk of being lost forever but through this program, we have a unique opportunity to work together to protect and preserve the Yinhawangka People’s culture.”
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