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The Fitzroy River is the lifeline of the Kimberley and features in creation stories of the Nyikina and other groups. The Fitzroy River connects a number of Australian Aboriginal cultures. Madjulla Inc is concerned with the social and cultural wellbeing of all the cultural groups. Madjulla shows its commitment through participation in programs addressing the needs of youth and promoting justice and family harmony. Madjulla Inc strongly supports the efforts of Nyikina people from the Lower reaches of the Fitzroy River to preserve and maintain their unique language and culture. Useful Websites Nyikina people of Western Australia. Our country covers both sides of the lower reaches of the Fitzroy River. We call the river mardoowarra (say ma-rdoo-wa-rra). We call ourselves imardoowarra (say yi-ma-rdoo-wa-rra with even emphasis). That means ‘belonging to the river’. Nyikina People Reflections of a Kimberley Woman, Lucy Marshall's story of life in the West Kimberley area of Western Australia, was launched on 29 September 2004. www.geocities.com/kimberleyreflections Jarlmadangah Burru Aboriginal Community, situated south east of Derby in the Kimberley region of Western Australia, is built around very strong social values and a dedication to the maintenance of Nyikina-Mangala Law and Culture. www.jarlmadangah.com
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Majala Wilderness Centre information brochure (pdf 495kb - opens in new window) Baljinjirr Photo Galleries:
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