YINDJIBARNDI LEADER ASKS THE MOB TO MARK THE DATE FOR YINDJIBARNDI EXPO

BY ASAD KHAN

On August 22nd, the Yindjibanrdi Expo will take place at the Ganalili Centre in Ieramagadu, also known as Roebourne. The event will kick off at 10 a.m. and include lunch, prizes, activities for the kids, and information sessions for all.

This will be the second Expo hosted by the Yindjibarndi people, showcasing the growth of Yindjibarndi as a Nation.

The Yindjibarndi have been involved in a number of businesses and have set a benchmark for other First Nations to follow.

From renewable energy projects to the Ganalili transitional housing program and  Yurra construction, the Yindjibarndi people have a number of streams of work that the mob can pursue and grow together, and the Expo is an opportunity to do exactly that.

The Chief Executive for Yindjibarndi Nation Ltd, Michael Woodley, said an invitation has been extended to several people and organisations, including the Ngarluma Yindjibarndi Foundation, the City of Karratha Mayor, the Local MLA for the Pilbara, Rio Tinto, and Woodside.

“Our Expo, which is to Showcase and promote what the nation is doing at up in that journey for in terms of, you know, in developing the nation industry areas that we see is important to us,”

“We are setting a benchmark, and we are kind of trailblazing to the path forward, and it's fantastic.”

He said he wants all Yindjibarndi members and the neighbouring languages and tribes to join in moving together as one.

Listen to Ngaarda Media’s Lead Journalist Asad Khan speak with Yindjibarndi Leader Michael Woodley about the upcoming Expo: