Workshop for New & Emerging Indigenous Protected Areas

WARNING: This film may contain images of deceased persons. Behind the scenes of Country Needs People's 2025 Workshop in Canberra for new & emerging Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs). Traditional Owners travelled in from 20 organisations across Australia – from Cape York, to South East Arnhem Land, the Great Sandy Desert, the Kimberley, Tiwi Islands, regional NSW and Victoria and beyond, to discuss Indigenous Protected Areas and how to strengthen their management. Organised by non-profit Country Needs People, the workshop saw Traditional Owners discuss the challenges ahead for IPAs, meet and advocate to federal politicians and discuss the critical role of Indigenous Rangers on IPAs protecting nature, sustaining culture and supporting jobs for all Australians. Huge thanks to all the Traditional Owners, Indigenous Rangers and IPA Managers who attended our workshop, and feature in this film: Arafura Swamp Rangers Aboriginal Corporation Bardi Jawi Rangers Brungle Tumut Local Aboriginal Land Council Budj Bim Rangers Esperance Tjaltraak Native Title Aboriginal Corporation Gong-Dal Aboriginal Corporation Jagun Alliance Kimberley Land Council Marthakal Homelands Resource Centre Mayala Inninalang Aboriginal Corporation Muunthiwarra Aboriginal Corporation Ngiyambandigay Wajaar Aboriginal Corporation Ngurra Kayanta Rangers Nyamal Aboriginal Corporation Nyul Nyul Rangers SE Arnhem Land IPA Tiwi Resources Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation Yurruungga Aboriginal Corporation In memory of Mr D.Murrungun & Mr D.Guyula.