Cairns Indigenous Tourism Hub

29/03/2024

https://minister.dcceew.gov.au/plibersek/media-releases/albanese-government-deliver-new-national-water-agreement

Stronger First Nation engagement in Water Resources!

This announcement from Tanya Plibersek is welcome news. We are working on our Gimuy (Cairns) Indigenous-led Catchment Management Plan 2024, and it’s encouraging to see we will have the Federal Government’s support.

In partnership with Cairns Regional Council, JCU, OzFish, Alluvium, Gimuy Walubara Yidinji Elders Aboriginal Corporation, and Gimuy Rangers, we are embarking on a transformative collaboration. Together, we are developing community-led programs aimed at fostering positive change. These initiatives are designed to address critical issues such as enhancing water quality, safeguarding cultural heritage, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and ultimately, improving the overall livability of Cairns. This partnership signifies a significant step forward in our collective efforts to create a sustainable and thriving future for the region.

Watch this space!

Gimuy land is screaming out for help! Attached are some of the observations we recorded while our “Walking the Creeks Project”

Abriculture DIYDG - Deadly Inspiring Youth Doing GoodGimuy Walubara Yidinji Elders Aboriginal Corporation Gimuy walubarra yidinji group Julie Lambourne
Cairns Regional Council OzFish Unlimited Alluvium Group JCU: James Cook University, Australia Tanya Plibersek Barbara Fourmile Jiritju Fourmile Nevin Christian Reys Jaaron Pitt Vivien Johnson Danton James Taheega Toa

23/01/2024

13/07/2023

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05/07/2023

05/07/2023

Here in the Gulf Savannah landscape managing vegetation with fire is critical. Using fire at the right time in the season, is our best tool to reduce wildfire risk and maintain healthy ecosystems. This season we have undertaken a series of burns to the north of the Talaroo Hot Springs and campground, and in our new bike track area to ensure our infrastructure and people continue to be protected. Big thanks to our team of Rangers Ashley, Thomas, Keenan, Des-Ziair, Ranger Coordinator Mark and Firecraft Environmental for the careful planning, preparation and successful undertaking of these burns last Saturday that also provide robust protection to the fire-sensitive and unique tea tree community of the Hot Springs. Ewamian Limited Firecraft Environmental

05/07/2023

At Longitude 131 we were so pleased to welcome The Australian Art Correspondent Matthew Westwood to come and experience our Artists-in-Residence program, which we operate in partnership with the Ernabella Arts Community on the APY Lands. As part of the exchange, Matthew travelled to the remote Ernabella Arts community to see the studio and meet the artists in Country. The result is this beautiful story called Desert Stars, which ran in the Weekend Australian on June 24. There are three more dates for the artists’ visits this year:

July 17-21
September 18-22
November 20 – 24.

To read Matthew's article: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/travel/uluru-resort-longitude-131-puts-ernabella-arts-in-the-picture/news-story/414f678effed7fa55bf86c3eca8c498c

📷 Inawinytji (Marilyn) Stanley with her artwork ‘Two Women Near Ernabella (Minyma Kutjara)’

05/07/2023

30/06/2023

SAD TO SAY BUT WE HAD TO CLOSE OUR DOOR TO THE HUB!
We look forward to the next chapter!

26/05/2023

Congratulations to Walter McGuire from Go Cultural Aboriginal Tours & Experiences, 2023 winner of the Individual Excellence in Aboriginal Tourism Award. The judges described Walter as a passionate and driven ambassador for cultural tourism in WA, who also supports up and coming businesses in the industry.

26/05/2023

We, in partnership with Abriculture and Alluvium, are pioneering an Elder-led catchment management plan for Cairns's future. As custodians of the land in the Cairns region, we are committed to preserving our cultural heritage while addressing climate change challenges. This collaboration focuses on nature-based solutions, incorporating traditional ecological knowledge, promoting sustainable water management, and protecting natural habitats. By engaging our community and combining our cultural wisdom with scientific expertise, we are leading the way towards a sustainable future that benefits both nature and future generations. We are proud to be taking proactive steps to create a resilient and harmonious environment for all.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Queensland Government (Looking After Country Grant) and Cairns Regional Council for their invaluable support in our mission to create a sustainable environment for generations to come.

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16/03/2023

09/12/2022

Great things come from getting out of your comfort zone 👣💫🌏

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03/12/2022

Looking for that perfect Christmas gift? - We have you covered.

We will have these gift boxes in store from Thursday this week?

Call us on 08 7120 7367 to place a order today!

03/12/2022

Old Lady Calista gives her approval. Phew! Now we can have that launch tomorrow 🙂

03/12/2022

Description Mamaburra (Wild Peach) trees are plentiful on Groote Eylandt but it’s not just their fruit that can be used to nourish and enrich. The leaves, bark and seeds of the Mamaburra are all valuable elements in bush formulas, which is why we use the extract in our Mamaburra Soap. We combine i...

03/12/2022

We’ve hit our first milestone of $4,000. https://gofund.me/cd89036c
Thankyou to everyone for sharing and donating. Only $11,500 to go as I will be donating $4,500.

I’ve had yarns about a bus for years, it brings me so much joy to know I’m able to use my platform for positive change in my community.

I’m holding my first event next week, a weaving workshop for koorie women, and this is what my vision and purpose is all about.

Thankyou so much for allowing my dreams to be closer than ever.

Biggest love
Kenita xx

03/12/2022

03/12/2022

More than 2 million hectares of land and sea in Cape York and the Torres Strait are now in the hands of First Nations people.

28/08/2022

Thank you Liana and Tracey from Sonlia Fashion for the most creative and beautiful Millinery pieces. It was such an honour to collaborate with such talent. You gave the lift I needed to bring my designs to another level to be showcased at Brisbane Fashion Festival

Can’t thank you enough! Excited for what’s to come!