Njanjma Aboriginal Corporation in Gunbalanya | Community organisation

Njanjma Aboriginal Corporation

Locality: Gunbalanya

Phone: +61 455 037 747

Address: Lot 418 Main Rd 0822 Gunbalanya, NT, Australia

Website: http://www.njanjma.net.au

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25.01.2022 A constructive step by the Northern Territory Government in recognising Aboriginal rangers as the front line in caring for country. Importantly rangers will be... supported in what can be quite a complex role in regards to enforcement and compliance by training and appropriate amendments to the relevant legislation We want to work with traditional owners and land managers to preserve and protect land into the future and these new powers will better support Aboriginal ranger programs and conservation activities on Aboriginal land." NT Tourism, Sport and Culture Minister, Lauren Moss : Member for Casuarina Michael Gunner, Selena Uibo: Member for Arnhem, Eva Lawler MLA: Member for Drysdale, Ngaree Ah Kit: Member for Karama, Nicole Manison : Member for Wanguri, Chansey Paech MLA : Member for Namatjira, Natasha Fyles: Member for Nightcliff

24.01.2022 The 7th of September National threatened species day, we raise awareness of the plants and animals at risk of extinction. The day also marks the anniversary of the final day for the last known Tasmanian tiger in Hobart Zoo back in 1936. We remember the wrongs of the past, but also look to the future.... Sadly there are many threatened species in our region. The Northern quoll which used to be common throughout the north is now rare and endangered, largely due to the impact of cane toads but also feral cats and frequent and large fires. This year, Njanjma rangers will be putting a special focus on some of our threatened species. We will be using cultural knowledge and science to find out more about why some populations are hanging on while others have disappeared.

22.01.2022 Keep an eye on Inspired NT for some interesting questions and answers.

22.01.2022 A big thankyou to Rangers James Dempsey and Michael Nayinggul for working alongside Warddeken Land Management - helping put out late season fires.

21.01.2022 Some good ideas are emerging for a school holiday program.

19.01.2022 Working out in the Mikkinj Valley this week with the NT Weeds Branch and Environmental Systems Solutions. Surveying Mimosa to help us develop this year's weed control plan.

19.01.2022 Director and Senior Ranger Terrah Guymala has an important message to share with fellow Bininj about how to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. Munguyh yibiddjir...ridjburren - Wash your hands thoroughly and often! This video was made by our friends at Skinnyfish. Check out their facebook page for more videos in NT Aboriginal languages about staying safe during the Coronavirus pandemic.

17.01.2022 We can’t wait for our daluk Rangers to get home and tell us all about it!

13.01.2022 PIG TRAPPING - Figs and pigs. Feral pigs are notoriously hard to trap on floodplains but the Njanjma Rangers from West Arnhem have been working with nature, b...uilding their pig traps under fruiting native fig trees. Trapped sows are being fitted with tracking collars under tranquilisation. Njanjma’s trapping and collaring work has been supported by Territory Natural Resource Management and Justin Perry from CSIRO. The tracking data will help the Rangers understand how groups of animals are using the area, and provide useful feral animal behavior information for other groups managing feral pigs in the West Arnhem and Kakadu region. To be part of the discussion, join the West Arnhem Land & Kakadu Region Futures workshop at the Territory Natural Resource Management Conference 12 November, CDU Waterfront Campus Register online: www.tnrmconference.org.au #TNRMConference19 #NTNRMAwards19 Northern Land Council / Learning on Country Program / Njanjma Rangers / Gunbalanya Community School / Gunbalanya School / CSIRO / ABC Rural / NITV / Country Needs People / Our Mob on Country / Katherine Times / National Landcare Program / National Indigenous Times

11.01.2022 Wow... this really shows how feral cats pack a mighty punch to our wildlife. Great work by the rangers with Tjamu Tjamu Aboriginal Corporation- Kiwirrkurra. If you have a pet cat and want it to have the operation so that it can't produce kittens - Animal Management in Rural and Remote Indigenous Communities may be able to assist.

10.01.2022 FIRE BAN ADVICE 24 hour validity IDDFIREB038 ... Issued at 1340 hours CST on Sunday 20 October 2019. The Chief Fire Control Officer, Bushfires NT and the Acting Director, NT Fire and Rescue Service have declared a 24 HOUR FIRE BAN PERIOD for Monday 21 October 2019 for the following areas. CARPENTARIA WEST, CARPENTARIA EAST, ARNHEM WEST, ARNHEM EAST AND DARWIN AND ADELAIDE RIVER FIRE WEATHER FORECAST AREAS AND THE KATHERINE AND NORTHERN FIRE PROTECTION ZONES. The Fire Ban is declared for a 24 hour period commencing at 0000 hours on Monday 21 October 2019. No person shall light a fire or cause a fire to be lit in the open in the portion of the Northern Territory within the fire ban areas. THIS INCLUDES THE DARWIN, BATCHELOR, ADELAIDE RIVER, PINE CREEK, KATHERINE, BORROLOOLA, LARRIMAH, MATARANKA, JABIRU, NHULUNBUY AND YIRRKALA EMERGENCY RESPONSE AREAS AND THE LITCHFIELD MUNICIPALITY AND COOMALIE SHIRE. The Fire Ban is valid from midnight to midnight. For further information regarding Fire Bans and other Fire Restrictions contact Bushfires NT on (08) 8922 0844 or visit https://securent.nt.gov.au/alerts or www.bushfires.nt.gov.au/incidentmap

10.01.2022 A new style of rock art, showcasing bilbies, thylacines and dugongs, has been recorded in Arnhem land - and it's stunning. Outlined and filled in with red, the... large Maliwawa naturalistic images, created between 6,000 and 9, 400 years ago, appear to be a "missing link" in rock art styles. https://www.abc.net.au//bilbies,-thylacines,-dug/12714194

10.01.2022 We had a fabulous final session of the Djenj Project at Gunbalanya School today with Morgan Shay Dan Grant and Kenneth from Njanjma Rangers -thanks kids for being so enthusiastic about otoliths and djenj all year!!

10.01.2022 Make your mark Gunbalanya is on the flight path. Satellite going over Gunbalanya on Monday the 17th sometime between 10:30 and 11:30. ... You can check this post on how to place the art/message: https://www.inspirednt.net/latest-posts/satellite-selfie-nt There are lot of cars in Gunbalanya if they are arranged in a pattern. We can check how well the satellite picks up the pattern.

10.01.2022 Hi All, FYI Kakadu National Park will be closing East Alligator Areas- including Ubirr, Upstream boat ramp & downstream boat ramp, alongside Merl campground an...d Burrunkuy in the Nourlangie region- due to cultural reasons until Monday 9/12/19. If you need further information please check the road report or contact Bowali visitor centre on 89381120 See more

03.01.2022 To set the scene for Science Week here is a message from Kenneth Mangiru, our deputy chairperson about - why caring for country is important to Aboriginal people.

03.01.2022 Warddeken Land Management senior ranger and landowner Dean Yibarbuk calls for a greater recognition of indigenous knowledge of fire and land across Australia #savannafireforum #indigenouslandmanagement #culturalburning #firemanagement #landmanagement #caringforcountry #twotoolbox

03.01.2022 Please note the total fire bans for many areas in northern Australia. The hot, dry gusty winds we are experiencing creates severe fire conditions. This means the fires can burn very hot, carry a long way and may burn over several days which can lead to burning very large areas. Such hot and large fires are not helpful to wildlife. We are hoping to keep much of grass cover in the Mikkinj flood plain this year as it is helping with reducing the number of Mimosa seeds from growi...ng. The NAFI web site allows us to track fires at least on a daily basis. https://firenorth.org.au/nafi3/ This is a great tool using satellite imagery. The Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) reports severe weather conditions. Here they have captured the strong influence the winds have in moving fire along. https://twitter.com/BOM_NT/status/1303262587828817923 The NAFI web site and the weather information both show case how science based information can help us with managing country

02.01.2022 Warning the following video has images of a deceased Aboriginal person. An indigenous man from central Australia, who is not with us anymore, leaves us with a strong message of connection to country, the country owns us and it is our family. We think this is a beautiful explanation of connection to country.... The sense of oneness and responsibility to country - that’s not science - that is something else. It is the motivation which lies behind anyone’s drive to care for country. It is the fire which gives us energy to work hard, to go that bit further to make sure we do a good job of it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0sWIVR1hXw&feature=youtu.be