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Aboriginal Way Issue 61, Summer 2016 A publication of South Australian Native Title Services

Yandruwandha Consent Determination

Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka People recognised as the native title holders of their traditional lands The Federal Court determined The bush hearing, presided by Justice fish, hunt, collect natural resources Ms Bottrell believes that the the Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka Mansfield, was attended by several and maintain cultural practices. determination will assist the various People’s long standing native hundred claimants and guests, including interests in the land to work together. Theresa Bottrell, Yawarrawarrka title claim at a special Federal the South Australian Minister for Elder, and one of the named applicants “Well it means that we can grow Court hearing on country on Aboriginal Affairs Kyam Maher. relationship and hopefully for the better. to the claim said that she felt over- 16 December 2015. It’s been very hard to grow relationship The determination takes into account whelmed and excited following the before with the pastoralists and the The claim was settled over an area various interests in the area, including Federal Court determination. mining companies, but now, we’ve been of approximately 40,000 square conservation, pastoral and oil and gas “To my family it means a lot, it just starting to see the way and there’s been kilometres, stretching across seven activities. It also includes areas of national means that we have been recognised some good outcomes with that area and pastoral leases in ’s significance to Australia’s colonial history, we’re hoping we’ll continue to build that within the area, although we always far-north east to the border including sites relevant to the ill-fated relationship,” she said. knew we had connection with this and acknowledges the Yandruwandha Burke and Wills expedition in the 1860s. country, we just had to be recognised Ms Bottrell acknowledged that the Yawarrawarrka People as the native The native title determination will protect by the white man’s laws so to speak. native title process had been a difficult title holders of their traditional lands. the Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka We are very grateful and honoured one for many in the Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka community. The Court met at Cullyamurra Waterhole, People’s rights and cultural heritage and my family here today are for sure,” 15 kilometres from Innamincka. interests, including rights to camp, she said. Continued on page 3

Inside: International victims of nuclear recognise history of SA Aboriginal people 5 Stolen Generations to receive compensation 6 New Aboriginal Commissioners for SA 8 Looking back on 2015 and getting ready for the year ahead Corporates (PBCs) representatives to Below: SANTS Annual Report 2014/2015. consider the terms of reference and make a submission. I had the opportunity to meet with staff of the Royal Commission and provide evidence to the Commissioner on Aboriginal engagement.

To that end, SANTS provides PBCs assistance to meet their obligations under the Native Title Act and the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (CATSI Act) and to build capacity to manage their native title rights and interests on their terms. many positive changes The SANTS Board continues to provide since her appointment in 2009. Sincere I will also take strong leadership and governance to thanks also to Mr Arthur Ah Chee whose this opportunity to pay my respect for SANTS. A warm welcome to our two new knowledge of claimant groups and native the passing of some Aboriginal leaders It has been a busy time for South Board members Mr Damien Coulthard title issues has made a significant contri- who contributed a great deal to the native Australian Native Title Services and Ms Lavene Ngatokorua. Both come bution to the Board during his tenure. title process and for the hard work of various (SANTS), a time in which we can with extensive experience working with I also wish to thank and commend my Aboriginal groups in South Australia in look back on our achievements Aboriginal communities. Congratulations staff for their dedication and commitment addressing the myriad of issues that with great pride and get ready to April Lawrie-Smith, the new Chair of in striving to achieve the best outcomes arise in obtaining and managing your for another great year. SANTS. I look forward to working with for our clients. The outstanding results native title rights and interests. her in 2016. Early in 2015, the State Government for the Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka On behalf of the SANTS Board and staff, established the Royal Commission into A huge thanks to our outgoing Chair, Native Title Claim and more of the we thanks are readers for their support the Nuclear Fuel Cycle, a matter of Mrs Lucy Evans, for her outstanding claim area. The judgement and contributions and we look forward great importance to the future of South contribution to SANTS and to the Board. in the Barngarla matter, only the second to continuing our work to achieve the Australia. SANTS has made submissions Lucy’s input and dedication to the litigated native title application in South best possible outcomes for our clients. on the terms of reference and has also advancement of native title issues has Australia, was an outstanding result for facilitated meetings of Prescribed Body been invaluable and SANTS has seen the in June 2015. Keith Thomas, SANTS CEO Win-win for Malyankapa and Adnyamathanha in latest determination Thanks to an agreement between Malyankapa people, but I think also one “The great significance for me today is Adnyamathanha and Malyankapa of the other key outcomes today [is] that they are willing to share country with people, native title over the area Yappala being perpetual and freehold us. And when they first met us, they said east of has been land, [the] recognition given to traditional they’ve got two words for you know, you determined by the Federal Court. rights and native title rights over those don’t belong here, or you do. And they lands,” he said. said as soon as we seen you we said In the Federal Court on 8 December “mulu” and that means we belong here. 2015, Justice Mansfield handed down Malyankapa sisters, Jennifer Bates As soon as they met us, we never even a Consent Determination for the area, and Alma Bates-Hannah travelled to spoke, but as soon as they seen us, to witness the Federal Court saying that it was possible due to the they felt that connection straight away. Hearing. They explained how the two wisdom of the two groups to negotiate a It’s the spirit connection, so that’s why “The Andyamathana Traditional Lands groups worked together to come to good outcome for shared use of the land. I felt so good today.” Association put in a bid to try to get an agreement over the shared land. recognition of Native Title over Yappala, At the same time, Justice Mansfield Alwyn McKenzie, applicant for the “We met the Adnyamathanha mob in it, we thought we had a chance but we delivered a Consent Determination for the Determination affecting Yappala, thanked the meeting, someone suggested the knew we were up against it technically Adnyamathanha people over the area the court and other stakeholders involved women sit and talk on their own, and the too, because parts of the property covering Yappala Station, north of Hawker. in the agreement, including the state and men sit and talk on their own, and that were perpetual leases but when they pastoralists in the area. Both rulings form a part of a larger claim, worked, then we come back together got converted to freehold titles and which saw the Adnyamathanha people again, because with that private talk with Following the decision he explained the that paved an opening for native title to being recognised as traditional owners Malyankapa and Adnyamathanha women process the Adnyamathanha people had be revived and it worked in our favour. of their country in 2009. and men separate like that, then men been through to come to this day. All the stars just aligned,” he said. After the hearing, Vince Coulthard, Chief understood each other and the women Executive Officer of the Adnyamathanha understood, and then we come back Traditional Lands Association said not together and agreed that they accepted only is the agreement positive for both us as family from this country and that’s what’s happened today, why it went through groups, the recognition of freehold land the court today,” said Jennifer Bates. over Yappala is a significant outcome. “Yes, yes, it’s a win-win – it’s everyone’s “Today’s another step towards achieving happy with the outcome, otherwise it our full native title rights back to our could have lingered on,” she said. country, it’s really really good to have a determination passed in recognition Ms Bates explained how the two groups of both the traditional owners as well had gone different ways, but that as the other people, our neighbours the connection still existed between Top (L–R): Mikchael Anderson, Terence Coulthard, Vince Coulthard, Roger Anderson, Mick McKenzie, Pauline Coulthard, Gladys McKenzie, Judy Johnson; Above left (L–R): Jenny Bates, Andrew Beckworth (SANTS), having some rights to the land, like the Malyankapa and Adnyamathanha. Alma Bates-Hannah; Above right (L–R): Alma Bates-Hannah, Jenny Bates.

2 Aboriginal Way, Summer 2016 Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka People recognised as the native title holders of their traditional lands Continued from page 1

“It was very difficult yes, very difficult process, we had to see people sit and give their knowledge and their history of their family members that were lost and gone 60–100 years ago, it was very difficult for them to bring up their life history of what they lived out here and how they lived it, but at the end of the day, it’s all done for the best reason, so that’s good,” she said.

Leslie J Harris Pinnapinnaru Kinnipapa, Yindni-mincka, Baryulah, Ngapa Miri, Miri Karitjurru, one of the original applicants to the claim said it is good to finally have the claim resolved.

“My uncle asked me 22 years ago to go Michael Pagsanjan, Lawyer for the get our land back and so I went looking Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka People, around and found out how to put a claim said that the resolution of the claim is in. For me it is hard because I feel that testament to the bravery and resilience of the government should have done this the Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka People. a long time ago, but it is good that we “In this claim a number of inspiring have recognition now. It is still a fight and Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka elders a struggle for our people and the native overcame forceful dispossession of their title is one step forward,” he said. land and led the community in their struggle Mr Kyam Maher, South Australian Minister to be recognised as the rightful custodians for Aboriginal Affairs said that the of their country” said Mr Pagsanjan. Yandruwandha Yawarrawarrka hearing At the Federal Court session, Mr Pagsanjan was a significant day. explained some of the challenges of “Today is very important, not only is resolving the determination. He first it the last major native title decision in congratulated the claimants for changing the north of South Australia, but it’s a direction after initially withdrawing the recognition for the traditional owners, claim that was filed in 1998. it’s a native title case that’s been running “The lesson here is simple, native almost 20 years, and today brings that title decisions are important and a to a conclusion, it recognises that the decision to withdraw a native title claim land we’re on always has been, always should be made very carefully in light will be Aboriginal land and I think from the of a legal and political framework that passion and the emotion shown today it’s is continually evolving” been a long process but one that I think means a lot to the people here today.” He also reflected on the impact of fatigue on the resolution of native title issues and the importance of relation- ships in bringing claims to a resolution.

“The time it takes to resolve native title claims causes significant fatigue at all levels, including for example the community members who volunteer time away from family and work to travel great distances to attend meetings.

In this claim, effective relationships have been crucial to managing this fatigue. Those relationships demand sufficient time and energy to ensure that any disagreements are given the opportunity to be properly aired and resolved,” said Mr Pagsanjan.

Above: Applicant Anita Paterson following the Determination. From top (L–R): Rob Sinclair, Michael Pagsangan; Faye Nichols; Aaron Paterson, Leslie J Harris, Anita Paterson, Fred Brown, Theresa Bottrell; Lynette Naylor, Elsie Peabody; Debbie, Milla & Tamaryn Pagsangan; the Federal Court at Cullyamurra Waterhole; Theresa Bottrell; audience at Federal Court hearing; Theresa Bottrell & family, the Federal Court in Session; Kiona Wilton, Deborah Brown, Laurence Sinclair; Aaron Paterson, Tim Melor, David Yarrow, Lloyd Roe.

Aboriginal Way, Summer 2016 3 Enough time needed for people to be heard in South Australia’s nuclear debate Discussion on the possible growth of Mr Agius explained that the NRM Australia? And this is the solution, this is South Australia’s involvement in the Board works in a cooperative way with the money solution? Which is very short Federal nuclear industry, including uranium traditional owners, interested community term thinking, because nuclear waste Government processing, power generation and members and government. He explained will be around for thousands of years, nuclear waste storage continues to the Commission some of the reasons and you know I always ask – is this the proposes Nuclear across the state. that genuine consultation takes time. future we want for our children? Is this Waste Storage what we want to leave behind for the The Royal Commission into the Nuclear “Think about it from the region: you know, next generation?” she asked. sites in South Fuel Cycle has hosted Public Sessions on distance, the need for information, the Consultation with Aboriginal Communities cost of bringing people together, are all Ms Lester’s submission to the Royal Australia and Regional and Remote Engagement things that were part of our consultation Commission included an emphasis on the The Federal Government has sessions over the past few months. The process. So you had the logistical importance of language in its consultation. released a list of six places where Commission has also visited regional and matters, and then when you got people nuclear waste could be stored, “From the very beginning, we expressed remote communities including Ernabella, together, catering for their needs then including three in South Australia the concern to make sure that language , Pipalyatjara, , Ceduna, there, because you’ve got people who and is seeking feedback about was getting across to the Aboriginal Yalata and Mimili in that time. are keen to come along and listen and to the proposed sites. engage, and so you have elders, young Community, and in particular for those During the public sessions, the people, kids from school, unemployed who speak a different language, like The three South Australian sites are Commissioner Mr people, you know, people just generally Yankunytjatjara and , so we Cortlinye and Pinkawillinie near Kimba acknowledged that many Aboriginal interested in what’s happening on their pushed the Royal Commission to say you on the , and Barndioota people had expressed negative views piece of land, and so you cater for the need to be working with interpreters, you near Hawker, north of . about the expansion of the nuclear whole community,” he said. industry in South Australia. need to brief the interpreters to know the The sites were chosen after the language, for the interpreters to know the government invited voluntary “I do understand… the significant Mr Agius also emphasised that language language they’re going to be speaking, nominations from landowners negative associations particularly felt by was central to effective communication. and to work through the language that across Australia. Indigenous people with nuclear activities, “So if you are using a technical word, they have within our own traditional The Federal Government said it will given the events of ,” he said. what is the Aboriginal meaning to a language, to work on the best way of engage with the community in closest “I also understand from submissions technical word? If you are meaning explaining this situation” she said. proximity to the finally selected site from many Indigenous communities looking at a word that there is no Royal Commission Community and will discuss a package of benefits more generally the deep concerns, and Aboriginal meaning to it, then how do you Engagement Officer Jon Bok has been for that community. in many instances, the opposition of find a way to explore that?” he asked. leading the public information sessions Aboriginal people to the activities being It’s been reported that up to $10 Mr Andrew Collett, Counsel for Maralinga held in regional and remote communities, considered by the Commission. If such Tjarutja & Yalata Community also presented million dollars would be available to including Aboriginal communities. In activities were to go ahead, a fair, full and to the Royal Commission. Mr Collett has communities around the selected site. recent months the emphasis of those informed process would need to occur,” provided legal advice for the Maralinga sessions has to let people know about For nuclear waste to be stored in the Commissioner acknowledged. people since 1984, when the Royal the Commission’s processes and how South Australia, current legislation Commission into the British Nuclear Tests South Australian Native Title Services CEO they can have a say. The sessions have banning nuclear waste storage would in Australia in the 1950s took place. Mr Keith Thomas was invited to present involved an interpreter to ensure need to be repealed. to the Commission, to share SA Native Mr Collett explained that local people people’s participation in the sessions. South Australia Premier Jay Weatherill Titles Services experience of talking with were not consulted or informed at He says the response the Commission has has said he won’t respond to the Aboriginal people about land use. all about those tests at the time they heard in those sessions has been mixed. Federal Government’s proposal happened and only learnt about it fully “Time is very important because in terms formally until the Royal Commission during the Royal Commission. of the process, you’ve got to have time “A lot of these events will have people into the Nuclear Fuel Cycle is complete. to be able to inform people properly in “At that stage the Maralinga people knew who speak up and express concerns or However the Premier has indicated terms of what it is that they’re agreeing nothing about the nuclear tests or the reservations. At the same time there will that the State Government is open to to and that type of thing and what are contamination. So the first issue through be other member of the audience who considering a South Australian site. the matters that they’re negotiating,” the Royal Commission was to find out as will be talking about the opportunities Mr Thomas explained. much as they could about the history of the and more comfortable with the risks and Mr Keith Thomas, South Australian “So it’s very important to allow time tests, how they affected Aboriginal people how they might be managed,” he said. Native Title Services CEO recently and, as emerged in the Royal Commission, received a letter from The Federal for people to take in the information, However many people, including those in the state of the land,” he said. Minister for Resources, Energy & to understand the information and then the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara be making decisions based on having a Northern Australia, Mr Josh Frydenberg, “At the start of the Royal Commission, (APY) Lands expressed concern. level of understanding about what they’re informing him of the proposed sites in had one of about fifty actually making decisions about” he said. “It’s fair to say a lot of what was expressed South Australia and inviting comment reports that were available from the publicly, for example on the APY Lands, by community members. Mr Thomas said that language is one Commonwealth. At the end of the Royal was more negative, there was more reason that time must be allowed for Commission that had increased to about Comments can be submitted focus on concerns than opportunities. full discussions. 500 reports once the British doors had to the Minister at the website opened and MT got that information over “What was apparent on the Lands was www.radioactivewaste.gov.au “Some groups we’ve got people with the first year. So the first issue was to the history of the atomic testing is very English as a second language, so you via email to work out what the problem was and then firmly in people’s minds and got the sense need a lot more time because you [email protected] how to deal with it. Over the next six that a lot of the apprehension about nuclear actually have to have an interpreter and years, the community had to work out or by post to take the time to actually understand that activity was related back to that first what was the extent of the contamination The Minister for Resources, people understand what you’re saying. experience, which clearly was negative and the nature of the contamination and Energy & Northern Australia So it’s a bit of a feedback process in one for the people involved,” Mr Bok said. how it could be fixed,” said Mr Collett. c/– The Department of Industry, there as well, asking questions back and The Royal Commission will release Innovation and Science so it does take more time because it is Karina Lester is Chair of Yankunytjatjara tentative findings in February 2016, National Radioactive Waste Section about how you communicate,” he said. Native Title Corporation and her family and there will then be a five week period GPO Box 9839 were victims of those British Nuclear Mr Parry Agius, Alinytjara Wilurara Natural for people to offer their thoughts on Canberra ACT 2601 Tests in the 1950s. Resources Management (NRM) Board those proposals. The Royal Commission Comments must be received also presented to the Royal Commission “Are we really in such a bad state presents its final recommendations by 5pm AEST on 11 March 2016 during the public sessions. economically in the state of South to the Premier in May 2016.

4 Aboriginal Way, Summer 2016 International victims of nuclear recognise history of SA Aboriginal people

A worldwide forum to mark the wider international community know Ms Lester and her daughters Jessie and 70 years since the dropping of that Aboriginal people of South Australia Larissa met and heard from international an atomic bomb on the Japanese and Aboriginal people across Australia; victims of nuclear activities, including city of Hiroshima has acknowledged are victims of nuclear,” she said. testing in the Nevada desert and the a statement by Aboriginal people bombing of Hiroshima. Ms Lester’s father was from South Australia. impacted by tests that happened on Karina Lester, Chair of Yankuntjatjara 15 October 1953 in Fields while “… we’re reminded Native Title Corporation and youngest he was living with his family in a daughter of Yami and Lucy Lester community at Walatina. every day of these tests attended the World Nuclear Victims “On that day, that’s when Dad recalls the that took place and Forum in Hiroshima in November 2015. ground shaking and the black mist rolling At the Forum, Karina tabled a statement and soon after a lot of family passed what it took away from prepared by Aboriginal people at a away, became very sick, violently ill, us and that was the fact meeting held in Port Augusta to discuss vomiting and diarrhoea and rash on their the Royal Commission into the Nuclear skins and sore eyes, very sore eyes and that they made Dad Fuel Cycle. The statement expressed you know within our own family history blind and Dad’s never South Australian Traditional Owners you hear stories of my grandparents opposition to uranium mining, nuclear digging holes and burying their parents. seen us three children.” reactors and nuclear waste storage So you know, that’s the story within on their land. our family and eventually by 1957 Dad “We met a gentleman called “Soho” who became fully blind, so we’re reminded was a “Hibakusha” you know that’s the “I was able to read the statement to every day of these tests that took place term which is the victims from those the international community to get Top (L–R): Jessie, Karina and Larissa Lester; and what it took away from us and that Hiroshima tests. He was a victim and he Above: Karina Lester. endorsement from that international was the fact that they made Dad blind community, so that was well received was 75. So when that atomic bomb did the importance of health services and Dad’s never seen us three children,” by the World Nuclear Victims Forum, hit Hiroshima he was five years of age. for the victims of nuclear and called she said. so we have international support on this,” That was such a moving story, so you for the ceasing of nuclear activity Ms Lester said. The forum gave Ms Lester an know hearing his story and knowing that around the world. understanding of the number of victims he was a survivor of what took place “That was really amazing, it was a “That’s where we need to continue our of nuclear around the world. back then, 70 years ago, and him sharing fight, our struggle, our campaigning, wonderful experience, and it was a great his story. The big message he said to me opportunity for me to have Anangu “What I took away from it was it was so our work that we do individually to really was to talk up for the future generations. people represented at an international common globally and it was a global stand strong on this that we as victims And that’s what I’m doing“ she said. forum. I was able to go and share my issue. We’re not the only victims in you know because we come from that Dad’s story, my Nanna’s story and also Australia, there are victims everywhere The World Nuclear Victims Forum experience, it doesn’t co-exist, nuclear my story, in that I’m a messenger to let around the world.” issued a declaration that emphasised and human life,” said Ms Lester.

Aboriginal Way, Summer 2016 5 Stolen Generations to receive compensation The State Government has Generations from South Australia Reparation Scheme in November 2015, The launch of a reparations scheme announced the delivery of a Stolen was first introduced into Parliament establishing an $11 million fund, including will enable the government to Generations reparations fund in 2010 by Greens Aboriginal Affairs up to $6 million for ex gratia payments. compensate South Australian members to make payments to Aboriginal spokesperson Tammy Franks MLC. of the Stolen Generations without the Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation community members who were need for litigation, and taking into It was followed by a referral to the Aboriginal Minister Kyam Maher said the reparations removed from their families. account the loss of documents. Lands Standing Committee for inquiry and scheme is a significant step in South Historically, a proposal for such a growing support across the Parliament. Australia’s reconciliation journey. Minister Maher said individual fund has been stalled by the State reparations will be recommended The Liberal Opposition then introduced “Since our apology, South Australia Government and complicated by a a Stolen Generations Reparation Bill in by an independent assessor. has developed a range of policies and lack of records. 2014 and again in 2015. initiatives with a focus on Reconciliation “The assessor’s primary role will be An introduction of a Bill to adequately The Labor Government announced the and the wellbeing of Aboriginal people,” to determine whether an applicant compensate members of Stolen The Next Steps – Stolen Generations said Minister Maher. is eligible for an ex gratia payment, and if so, assess what level of harm has been caused.

“As part of the process, the assessor will be able to hear the personal stories of applicants, and speak with family members and people connected with the removal.

“Based on the assessor’s recommendations, the Minister will decide the amount of the payment,” said the Minister.

The scheme allows for payments of up to $50,000.

Tammy Franks MLC, welcomed the Government’s announcement of a Stolen Generations reparations scheme.

“It is heartening to see the Weatherill Government finally take the Stolen Generations apology words and put them into action with, at long last, a reparations scheme.

“I commend the leadership of Minister Maher on this issue. Sorry doesn’t just mean never doing it again, it also means truly making amends.

“We’ve got a long way to go until we have reconciliation in this nation, but this is a step in the right direction on that long journey to justice,” Ms Franks said.

Co-Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement Frank Lampard said the reparation fund is vital for the healing process of those members of the Aboriginal community.

“There are many members of the community who have been waiting a long time for recognition by the government for its actions and the damage and hurt it has caused.

“The compensation is a crucial move towards that healing process, and some- thing that aids in reconciling the past.”

“I praise Minister Maher for his efforts on getting this across the line,” Mr Lampard said.

The Minister said the scheme will also feature a $5 million fund for whole-of- community reparations.

It will be available to those whose usual place of residence was South Australia at the time of the separation.

The reparations scheme will begin on 31 March 2016 and the application process will remain open for 12 months.

6 Aboriginal Way, Summer 2016 More employment New DVDs to minimise in public service for Elder abuse The Aged Rights Advocacy Service community. Furthermore, they will enable Aboriginal and Torres (ARAS) in Adelaide has launched older people to engage and create two DVDs which outline positive conversations about the scenarios and steps that older people can take how they can apply those ideas and take Strait Islander people to safeguard their interests and positive steps to safeguard their rights. maintain control over their own lives. The Federal Government aims to The Forrest Report found that the Marilyn Crabtree, CEO of ARAS, said increase the number of Aboriginal employment rate for working-age first The aim of the DVDs is to minimise the promotion of the DVDs will build the risk of abuse of older people in our and Torres Strait Islander people Australians is significantly less than awareness raising and confidence community. ARAS produced the DVDs employed by the Commonwealth other Australians, with remote living amongst older people. Public Service over the next two years. being a key factor in limited employment with support from Office for the Ageing, opportunities. SA Health, to encourage older people “Elder abuse has no boundaries and A Commonwealth Aboriginal and Torres to engage with their communities, happens in all communities and cultures. Strait Islander Employment Strategy was The goal of the strategy is to increase promoting strong community connections. The DVDs will provide organisations, recently launched by Senator Michaelia the number of Aboriginal and Torres The DVDs have evolved into a service providers and community groups, Cash, and the Minister for Indigenous Strait Islander employees across the valuable resource and an important with a series of key messages that can Affairs, Senator Nigel Scullion, outlining Commonwealth public sector to three instrument in raising awareness about assist older people to stay connected, an increase in employment. per cent by 2018. preventative strategies to reduce the stay active, stay healthy and stay in The strategy is part of the Government’s Progress towards the targets will be risk of being abused. control within their community.” response to Mr Andrew Forrest’s Review reported annually by agency from next Research indicates that one in twenty For more Information contact of Indigenous Training and Employment year on the Department of the Prime people 65 years and older experience Ms Marilyn Crabtree Programmes report, The Forrest Review: Minister and Cabinet’s website: some form of abuse, that is, physical, 16 Hutt Street Creating Parity. www dpmc.gov.au financial, psychological, social, sexual Adelaide SA 5000 and neglect, often by someone the older Tel (08) 8232 5377 person trusts, such as a son or a daughter. Country Free Call 1800¬ 700 600 The DVDs have the potential to be Fax (08) 8232 1794 used as an educational tool by those Email [email protected] working with older people in the www.sa.agedrights.asn.au Cabinet to meet on the APY Lands

Four regional areas will host South contributes about $25 billion to the Country State’s economy, and these Country Cabinet meetings in 2016 including Cabinet meetings help give regional the first Cabinet meeting in the areas a stronger voice,” APY Lands in more than 20 years. Regional Development Minister Geoff The first three meetings to be held in Brock said the face-to-face meetings 2016 will be at: with locals during Country Cabinet • Leigh Creek, and Port provided valuable feedback about the Augusta (28 February – 1 March) range of issues facing their communities. • The APY Lands (1 May – 4 May) • Tatiara, Southern Mallee and Karoonda “Country Cabinet offers the chance (11 September – 13 September) for people to ask questions directly of Details of a fourth Country Cabinet meeting Cabinet Ministers and senior executives. will be announced later in the year. Find out more about Country Cabinet at South Australian Premier Jay Weatherill yoursay.sa.gov.au/initiatives/ said “the Regional South Australia country-cabinet The Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Resources Management Board meeting milestone

The Alinytjara Wilurara Natural Board was its partnership approach “We also have big visions about ensure sustainable use of precious Resources Management Board and strong governance. supporting natural and cultural-based water resources in the region, while celebrated a milestone with its tourism in our region, which will create at the same time protecting country “The Board is playing a critical role in 50th meeting, held in Adelaide, more jobs for our young people and and culture. supporting communities to set long-term in late 2015. provide an economically sustainable “Water management in particular will visions for the region’s people, country base for remote communities,” she said. Translated to “North-West” in and water,” he said. become more important given the Pitjantjatjara, the Board is the only Sustainability, Environment and projected impacts of climate change in all-Aboriginal NRM Board in Australia, “It is important that we have long-term Conservation Minister Ian Hunter the region with temperatures forecast supporting natural resources manage- thinking, a strong partnership approach said since its establishment in 2004, by the Goyder Institute to rise by 1.5 ment across the far north-west of the and that we show leadership back in the Board has achieved some very degrees and rainfall to decrease by State, including APY, Maralinga Tjarutja, our communities.” significant outcomes for the region. 12.1 per cent by 2050,” he said. Yalata and the Far West Coast. Board Member Maureen “Mima” Smart “Using its Regional NRM Plan, the Parry Agius, presiding Board from Yalata said it is Board policy that Board has developed an innovative Member, said a strength of the work is delivered by the community. and community-driven approach to

Aboriginal Way, Summer 2016 7 New Aboriginal Commissioners for SA and Elder Frank Lampard OAM and Inawantji Scales from the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands have been appointed as South Australia’s new Commissioners for Aboriginal Engagement.

They will share the role of providing Aboriginal leadership in South Australia, advocating on behalf of all Aboriginal people and communities across the state.

Established in 2007, the Commissioner for Aboriginal Engagement is a point of contact for Aboriginal people to express their concerns about issues that matter to them, provide advice to the State Government, as well as promoting Aboriginal inclusion more broadly through the non-Aboriginal community.

Ms Scales is from the Pipalyatjara community in the APY Lands, and is a current member of the Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (NPY) Women’s Council. She is very active in the NPY community, and is currently working with the Council to implement Above: Commissioner Frank Lampard OAM rallying outside Parliament house at the 2015 NAIDOC March. the Empowered Communities initiative. in this role. They were both excellent and Ms Scales will bring a diverse range “Mr Lampard and Ms Scales also deliver an Mr Lampard was a long-term and Commissioners. I am here to serve my of experiences and knowledge to the role. important city-country and gender balance highly regarded public servant with a community as best I can and Ina and I “He has served in a number of senior for this key Aboriginal leadership role.” background in education, and is currently will be working together and on different roles including Chair of the Board of the the Deputy Chair of the Aboriginal Torres Minister Maher also acknowledged issues, providing a range of support. Aboriginal Legal Rights Movement, Chair Strait Islander War Memorial Committee. the contribution of the out-going of the South Australian Aboriginal Training “I am hoping that we can continue Commissioner Khatija Thomas. Mr Lampard said he is extremely Advisory Committee, and was also a Native to build good relationships between pleased and honoured to be appointed Title Commissioner for South Australia. “Ms Thomas has been a strong advocate government and community over the Co-commissioner. for Aboriginal people while serving next 12 months,” said Mr Lampard. “She is also a qualified interpreter in the “I first and foremost acknowledge my Pitjantjatjara language, and lectures in as the Commissioner for Aboriginal predecessors, Klynton Wanganeen and Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation Pitjantjatjara language at the University Engagement, and I thank her for her Khatija Thomas for their contributions Minister Kyam Maher said Mr Lampard of South Australia’s summer school. service to Aboriginal people and the state.” 30 years since Uluru handback In 2015, we celebrated the still talk about being ‘herded’ into the Service, but from 1978 until 1985, the Hundreds of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal 30th anniversary of the historic Reserve). Ayers Rock was declared a park was actually run by officers of the people attended the ‘Handover’ when handba ck of Uluru to its Traditional national park in 1950, and in 1958 both Territory’s Parks and Wildlife Service. Governor-General Sir Ninian Stephen Owners the Pitjantjatjara and Ayers Rock and Mt Olga were excised passed over the title deeds at a Yankuntjatjara people. from the Reserve to form the Ayers Rock On 26 October 1985, all that changed ceremony at the base of Uluru. Mt Olga National Park. The Australian icons Uluru and Kata Tjuta when it was officially handed back to Immediately following the handover the were declared Aboriginal Reserves in the Title was vested in the Director of the its Traditional Owners by the government early 1900s (and many senior Anangu Australian National Parks and Wildlife of the day. traditional owners signed an agreement leasing the park back to the Australian Parks and Wildlife Service for 99 years.

The agreement paved the way for regional management to be jointly shared by Anangu and the Australian Parks service.

The Government was so angered by the handover that it withdrew from the management arrangements.

The first Board Chair was Yami Lester (formerly a land rights campaigner and an executive member of the Pitjantjatjara Council). He stood by and translated Sir Ninian Stephen in 1985.

Each year on 26 October, both Anangu and Parks Australia, along with many others across the country, celebrate on the importance of keeping culture and land strong, for many generations to come.

8 Aboriginal Way, Summer 2016 Oak Valley Pipeline secures fresh water supply The Oak Valley community on The project provided employment and and community members to clear land with trucks carrying thousands of litres South Australia’s west coast now training to 27 community members, and dig a trench for the pipeline. per trip. The community is very satisfied has access to a more secure water who worked on the installation of with the outcome,” said Mr Preece. “The collaboration significantly supply following the completion of a the pipeline with SA Water’s Remote reduced the cost to SA Water and Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation 40 kilometre pipeline into the area. Communities group. gave the community members the Minister Kyam Maher was told of the Oak Valley is a remote Aboriginal Water and the River Murray Minister Ian satisfaction of being closely involved importance of a reliable water supply by Hunter said “The newly-completed pipeline in the project’s development. community located on the southern the locals on his last visit to Oak Valley. provides a more reliable and efficient fringe of The , “We also received approximately one method of getting water to the 100 or so “The local community is very proud of its approximately 516 km north-west of hundred thousand dollars from the people in the Oak Valley community”. role in this critical infrastructure project,” Ceduna on Maralinga Tjarutja Lands. Department of Premier and Cabinet he said. Richard Preece, General Manager of to assist in some of the costs of the It is approximately 320 km north of the Maralinga Tjarutja Administration community’s share of the project. “The community is also pleased the Yalata by 4WD track, crossing the Trans Office said SA Water and the community completion of the pipeline project means “We now have a reliable safe water Australian railway line at Ooldea. developed a partnership approach the water tanker will be off local roads.” supply without the risks of trucks to the water supply problem for the The project was delivered by local transporting water through the streets, SA Water also purchased pipeline Oak Valley community. workers, with the support of SA Water so it’s not only the supply of fresh water materials and supplied a project design, and the South Australian and “SA Water delivered the first 17 kilometres that is an achievement but also the and will operate and maintain the pipeline Commonwealth Governments. of the pipe and we used our machinery significant reduction of risks associated from here on.

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Place 4 tspns ground wattleseed into a cup and just cover with boiling water. This will swell the wattleseed and release the flavours. Allow to cool.

Slightly soften 2 litres vanilla ice cream in a bowl. Stir through the wattleseed slurry and then add 700g Christmas pudding (crumbled), a handful of glace cherries and a good slosh of Quandong Liqueur (or Grand Marnier).

Grease a pudding basin with a little oil and line with clingfilm and then fill with the icecream mix.

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Serve with pouring cream or custard. Above: Oak Valley community no longer need trucks to transport their water supply.

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Aboriginal Way, Summer 2016 9 SANTS Services Who we are and what we do SANTS provides a range of services to South Australia’s Aboriginal Nations SANTS is recognised and funded as who hold or may hold native title. the Native Title Service Provider for These are delivered by a professional South Australia by the Commonwealth client services team. Government under s.203FE(1) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth). SANTS provides legal representation and guidance, anthropological research SANTS performs all of the functions of and community liaison to support native a representative body throughout South title applications, negotiations and Australia. Those functions as set out in determinations. SANTS also provides Section 203B of the Act are: services to Aboriginal Nations to enhance • Facilitation and assistance; their capacity to achieve their aspirations. This includes natural and cultural resource • Certification; management, community and organisational • Dispute resolution; development, governance and training • Notification; and economic development services. • Agreement making; SANTS is committed to working with Aboriginal Nations to realise their • Internal review; and aspirations which are often broader than • Other functions. the recognition of native title.

SANTS facilitates innovative pathways for the running of SANTS to its full potential. our clients to achieve sustainable native The Board and Senior Management work title outcomes at the regional level. closely to achieve a significant level of confidence and security for our clients Native title remains an and the future of SANTS. important foundation Our Vision

for Aboriginal Nations Sustainable Aboriginal Nations. to gain recognition Our Values and bring about positive Across all our work at SANTS, we uphold and lasting change. the following values:

• Respect – for people, culture, SANTS is committed to partnering country, difference and ideas with organisations that will assist in strengthening native title outcomes. • Professional – being ethical, accountable and transparent and SANTS is committed to achieving native working with integrity and competence title rights and interests through negotiation rather than litigation (where possible) • Inclusive – encouraging collaboration and aims to assist in building positive and participation and listening to and relationships between Aboriginal Nations considering the views of others and the wider South Australian community. SANTS receives funding from the This page, from top (L–R): Wangki ‘Gavin’ Peel, Far West Coast; / Consent Determination; Sturt Desert Pea; Bench at the Adnyamathanha Stage 2 and 3 Consent Determination at SANTS is a company limited by guarantee Commonwealth and South Australian Wilpena Pound Station; Neville Douglas and Michael Pagsanjan; Lucy Evans and Keith Thomas (SANTS) and is governed by a Board of Directors. Government to perform its functions at National Apology Day Breakfast 2015; SANTS Four Wheel Drive Training, Tailem Bend 2015. Opposite page, from top: Jimmy Gepp Gawler Ranges Rock-hole Project; Lesley Thomas, Keith Thomas, Michael The Board’s role is to guide and govern and to provide other services. Colbung and grandchild.

10 Aboriginal Way, Summer 2016 Our column in review features reviews and stories on Aboriginal writers, artists and musicians. We welcome your feedback and suggestions. So if you know of a new work about to published or an artist or musician please contact us on (08) 8110 2800. in review in ABC Dreaming A vibrant and charming ABC book for early readers from renowned Queensland artist Warren Brim (below with book).

Dingoes, bats, red-eyed green tree frogs... an ABC of amazing Australian creatures.

At last... a unique Australian ABC book. Featuring striking hand-coloured linoprints and acrylic paintings from celebrated Queensland artist Warren Brim, ABC Dreaming introduces children to their alphabet and the beauty of Indigenous art in a bright and engaging way. Stay in touch With intelligent design and an

ISSUE 61 impressive array of creatures that Name:______can be found in the rainforest, parents and teachers alike will Address:______love ABC Dreaming as a valuable resource for teaching young ______children the letters of the alphabet. Produced in consultation with Early ______Postcode:______Childhood specialists, ABC Dreaming is an enchanting first book that will Phone:______captivate and ignite the wonder of early readers. Email: ______About the illustrator

DX no:______Warren Brim was born in Cairns and He now lives in Canberra with his family. grew up in the rainforest village of No of copies:______Kuranda on the Atherton Tablelands. The artwork in ABC Dreaming He is from the Djabugay people and previously featured in the acclaimed Is this an alteration to our current records? Yes No his artwork is based on children’s picture book, Creatures stories told to him by his family. of the Rainforest (Brim and Eglitis) Would you like to be added to the mailing list? Yes No published by Magabala Books in 2005. Warren holds a Diploma in Visual Available now in all good bookshops Would you like to be sent regular Arts and his work is held in private and online from Magabala Books information about SANTS? Yes No collections in Australia and overseas. RRP $17.95.

Aboriginal Way, Summer 2016 11 Farewell Aunty Josie (8/2/1934–30/12/2015)

Hundreds Hundreds of mourners gathered to farewell Aboriginal Leader Josephine Marjorie Agius, well known by many as Aunty Josie, at a funeral service in SOUTH AUSTRALIAN on 14 January. Since her passing late last year, people have expressed NATIVE TITLE SERVICES Above: Premier Jay Weatherill and Aunty Josie at the Premier’s NAIDOC award night 2014. in their tributes and personal stories of how Aunty Josie was a true passion and commitment will never Premier Jay Weatherill said Aunty Josie’s inspiration and a wonderful woman. be forgotten. She welcomed all who humour will be missed. Level 4 visited Kaurna country and was proud Best known for her “Welcomes to Country”, “Aunty Josie was well known for her 345 King William Street of her heritage”. Aunty Josie was monumental in upholding welcomes to country delivered in Kaurna ADELAIDE SA 5000 culture in modern day Australia. During her acceptance of the State’s language – and often with her trademark NAIDOC Awards in 2014, Aunty Josie wit,” he said. She will be remembered for her love said it was time for the next generation Born at Wallaroo in 1934, she grew and humour as well as her work as an to take charge of the future. Editor up at Point Pearce and later moved to Aboriginal educator, health worker and as “This is the last year for me. This is Adelaide. She was a , Kaurna, Keith Thomas a highly sought after cultural consultant. where all the young people come in Ngarrindjeri and leader and Keith Thomas, South Australian Native Title now… and they better do it properly!” among South Australia’s first Aboriginal Services CEO said “her encouragement, she said. health workers. Communications Officer Kaliah Alice Lucy Kingston

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