Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa

🎉 KJ’s ranger program is celebrating its 15-year anniversary! Since 2009, KJ Martu Rangers have been central to KJ’s mission, caring for Country and preserving culture. Today, over 300 Martu proudly work within the KJ Ranger Program, protecting Country and passing down knowledge to ensure a sustainable future. This Martu-led program goes beyond supporting livelihoods—it strengthens connections across generations, preserving culture and fostering resilience. #KJMartuRangers #CaringForCountry #IndigenousKnowledge #IndigenousConservation #WildlifeConservation #TraditionalKnowledge #AustralianWildlife #EndangeredSpecies #MartuCountry National Indigenous Australians Agency Country Needs People Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water CSIRO The Nature Conservancy in Australia Indigenous Desert Alliance Roger Cook Tony Buti Malarndirri McCarthy Reece Whitby Tanya Plibersek

💪 Ready for a role that makes a real impact? KJ is hiring people to work alongside Martu communities! Opportunities for late January 2025: 👉 Cultural Field Officer | Closing 16 November 2024 👉 Ranger / Community Field Coordinator | Closing 29 November 2024 Visit our website to learn more and apply https://lnkd.in/gb23aVv #JoinOurTeam #KJ #CulturalFieldOfficer #IndigenousCulture #MartuCommunity #CulturalPreservation #RemoteWork #JobOpportunity #IndigenousKnowledge #WesternAustralia #RangerCoordinator #IndigenousRangers #EnvironmentalManagement

Martu jiji (child) Cizaide became ninti (knowledgeable) about the bush tucker food warlpurru from Elder Nola Taylor. Under Nola's guidance, Cizaide learned to identify, collect, open and eat this traditional bush food treat. This intergenerational exchange, supported by the KJ Women and Families Program, showcases the first of five domains guiding the program. Developed by Martu, these domains shape strategies and activities to fit with Martu culture and address community needs. The first domain focuses on teaching, learning, and preserving Martu cultural knowledge. Through hands-on experiences like this, Martu jiji develop a strong sense of cultural identity and connection to their Country. By learning traditional skills, they ensure their culture remains strong and vibrant for generations to come. 📸: Elder Nola Taylor shows Cizaide how to open warlpurru; Traditional tucker treat warlpurru; Warlpurru growing on vine. #KJWomenAndFamiliesProgram #IntergenerationalLearning #CulturalLearning #MartuKids #LittleVoicesLoudFutures #GrowingMinds #ConnectionToCountry #BushTucker #BushFoods #IndigenousKnowledge #TraditionalKnowledge #StrongInCulture #OnCountryLearning National Indigenous Australians Agency SNAICC - National Voice for our Children The Ian Potter Foundation Paul Ramsay Foundation Sabine Winton MLA

📸 Check out these great photos from the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering Awards Gala where KJ Martu Rangers Carol and Emilisha Williams accepted the 2024 Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award on behalf of KJ. This award recognises our collaboration with Dr. Fiona Walsh and The University of Western Australia. By combining traditional Martu knowledge with scientific research, the study unlocked the mystery of ‘fairy circles’ and revealed the secrets of linyji (termite pavements) in the Western Deserts. KJ Martu Ranger Carol shared about her work on the linyji project since 2016, highlighting intergenerational knowledge transfer. Carol learned about linyji from both her grandmothers and now teaches younger Martu, like her niece Emilisha, helping to keep this cultural knowledge strong for future generations. Congratulations to Martu Elders, KJ Martu Rangers, Dr. Fiona Walsh, and The University of Western Australia for this well-deserved recognition! 🎉🏆 Head over to our website to learn more about the Award Gala night and this incredible project. https://lnkd.in/gGjmYiKa #KJMartuRangers #IndigenousKnowledge #TwoWayLearning #TwoWayScience #DesertEcology #AustralianLandscape National Indigenous Australians Agency Country Needs People Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water CSIRO The Nature Conservancy in Australia The Pew Charitable Trusts Roger Cook Tony Buti Malarndirri McCarthy Reece Whitby Tanya Plibersek

#DidYouKnow: Martu Country is ngurra (home) to 50% of Western Australia's and 30% of Australia's greater bilby recovery sites. This highlights the crucial role Martu play in protecting this vulnerable Australian species. KJ Martu Rangers from Parnngurr recently collected cameras they had placed near mankarr (greater bilby) burrows in Karlamilyi National Park. Using their traditional knowledge and expert tracking skills, the rangers identified areas of recent mankarr activity. They had set up these cameras a month earlier to gain insights into mankarr behaviour and social interactions. 📸: KJ Martu Rangers Tisharnee and Cleroy collect camera monitoring mankarr (greater bilby). #KJMartuRangers #Mankarr #GreaterBilby #Conservation #CaringForCountry #TwoWayScience #KarlamilyiNationalPark Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

KJ Martu Rangers have collaborated with scientists on an award-winning research project, combining traditional knowledge with scientific research to unlock the mystery of ‘fairy circles’ in Australia's Western Deserts. The study revealed that these circles are actually linyji (termite pavements) occupied by spinifex termites! #KJMartuRangers #IndigenousKnowledge #TwoWayLearning #TwoWayScience #DesertEcology #AustralianLandscape Country Needs People Reece Whitby Tanya Plibersek CSIRO The Nature Conservancy The Pew Charitable Trusts Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water https://lnkd.in/gCKQ5Ebv

📣 Join our team at KJ as a Cultural Field Officer and make a meaningful impact working with Martu, an Indigenous community in Western Australia.   If you are interested in preserving Indigenous culture and working in a rich cross-cultural environment, we want to hear from you!    As our Cultural Field Officer, you'll: ➡️ Work closely with Martu to deliver on-Country trips to remote desert areas. ➡️ Contribute to the collection and preservation of cultural knowledge. ➡️ Help Martu access their cultural information stored in the Martu archive.   Visit our website to learn more and apply https://lnkd.in/gb23aVv   #JoinOurTeam #CulturalFieldOfficer #IndigenousCulture #MartuCommunity #CulturalPreservation #RemoteWork #JobOpportunity #CulturalHeritage #IndigenousKnowledge #WesternAustralia

Last week, we held our AGM in Punmu, celebrating KJ's remarkable impact over the past year in strengthening Martu culture, caring for Country, and improving Martu futures. Over 500 Martu have been employed this year by KJ! The event also marked the opening of our refurbished Punmu Ranger Station. It was a fantastic gathering, with Martu from each community proudly presenting their achievements from the past year and providing feedback. A big THANK YOU to Punmu for their warm hospitality and to KJ co-Patron Fred Chaney and his wife Angela, and to advisory director Tony Kelly for joining us. We're also grateful to our Board and community members for making this such a great event. 📣 The KJ 2023–24 Annual Report is now available on our website! Visit https://lnkd.in/g3k-rfyd to explore the full scope of KJ's impact and the outstanding work of Martu over the last year. #KJSuccess #KJMartuRangers #IndigenousRangers #CaringForCountry #KeepingCultureStrong #CommunityImpact #MartuCommunities #IndigenousEmpowerment #ClosingTheGap National Indigenous Australians Agency Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Department of Communities WA Roger Cook Tony Buti Malarndirri McCarthy

We are thrilled and honoured to receive the 2024 Traditional Knowledge Innovation Award at the #ATSEAwards! 🏆 Our collaboration with Dr Fiona Walsh and The University of Western Australia has revealed the secrets of linyji (termite pavements) in Australia's Western Deserts. By combining Traditional Knowledge with scientific research, we've unlocked the mystery of these 'fairy circles' covering 18% of Australia! This breakthrough shows the power of working together across cultures to understand our unique ecosystems. It highlights how Indigenous knowledge can drive scientific discoveries and deepen our understanding of Australia's amazing landscapes. We're proud that our KJ Martu Rangers, Carol and Emilisha Williams, travelled from Parnngurr to Melbourne to accept this prestigious award, alongside Dr Fiona Walsh and our KJ Healthy Country Officer Mattie. #IndigenousKnowledge #TwoWayScience #DesertEcology #AustralianLandscape Country Needs People Reece Whitby Tanya Plibersek CSIRO The Nature Conservancy in Australia The Pew Charitable Trusts

KJ Martu Rangers Brenda and Terry Sailor led a family trip back to the Country their ancestors once walked. It was an important trip for the family, bringing multiple generations together to connect and share traditional knowledge, Martu Wangka (language), and stories. Guided by the older rangers, the family worked to keep ninti (knowledge) strong. They recorded language and traditional knowledge while caring for their Country the right way. This included cleaning out the waterholes visited, conducting cultural burning, managing feral animals, and looking after threatened species. These activities strengthen connections to family and Country and inspire younger generations to continue this vital work. #KJMartuRangers #MartuWangka #ConnectionToCountry #CaringForCountry #MartuCulture #KeepingMartuCultureStrong #Martu #CulturalKnowledge #TraditionalKnowledge #MartuWay