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WKSNAC Committees Policy
Recently the WKSNAC Board of Directors endorsed a new Committees Policy designed to ensure fair representation for participation across all WKSN Committees as required under the Indigenous Land Use Agreement, Funding Agreements, and Board Subcommittees established for specific and non-ongoing purposes…
Returning fire to Boodja
Cultural fire puts the needs of Country first and uses fire to keep Boodja healthy, rather than just aiming to reduce the hazard, which is the wadjela way of burning. We can’t just go and start burning though, first we need to make sure any burns we do are legal, that all the people who do the burns are properly trained, that we have the right equipment, and that burns are overseen by Elders to ensure they are done the right way.
Bush to Plate
Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation was honored to partner again with Great Southern TAFE for the Bush to Plate Career Taster Program, supporting Year 9 students from ASHS and NASHS to learn on Country, connect with culture, and explore future pathways.
Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation Appoints New Chief Executive Officer
Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation (WKSNAC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Miss Heidi Mippy as its new Chief Executive Officer. Heidi has been transitioning into the role over recent weeks and officially commenced full-time this week.
Your Cultural Advice Committee
We would like to welcome the members of WKSN Cultural Advice Committee.
Top - Stewart Hansen (Chair), Valerie Swift, Darryl Eades, Dallas Coyne, Martin Penny.
Seated - Treasy Woods, Debra Michael, Olivia Roberts
Missing - Marilyn Krakouer
Message From the Chairperson
Over the past few months, the WKSN AC Board has undertaken systematic change within the Corporation at both board and operational levels and is moving forward in the spirit of unity and togetherness.
ORIC: WKSN AC Rule Book Amendments Update
The WKSN AC Chairperson and Acting CEO recently attended a meeting with Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations (ORIC) about required changes to the Wagyl Kaip Southern Noongar Aboriginal Corporation’s (WKSN AC’s) Rule Book.
H5N1 Bird Flu Virus Update
As of the 15th of June, 8 cases of H5N1 bird flu have been recorded in WA. They have all been migratory sea birds visiting the coast and have been found from Esperance to Lancelin.
Mamang Maambakoort Marine Park: Joint Management Update
Recently the WKSN AC Mamang Maambakoort Marine Park (MMMP) Joint Management Committee travelled to Hopetoun to participate in an underwater marine science project.