Yued signs historic cultural protection agreement

Carbon Positive Australia and the Yued Aboriginal Corporation have signed a heritage protection agreement in WA to protect culturally sensitive sites in the State.

The agreement gives non-Aboriginal people an important opportunity to learn from Yued knowledge holders about how to work respectfully in locations governed by Yued cultural protocols.

“The processes under a Yued Heritage Protection Agreement give clear guidance about where non-Aboriginal people should steer clear and where they need to be accompanied by Yued,” CEO Rewi Lyall said.

“Carbon Positive Australia knows that asking for this advice is integral to a respectful relationship.”

Under a YHPA, proponents submit their planned Activity Notice which is considered by YAC’s Cultural Advice Committee (CAC).

The CAC then provides advice to YAC’s management team on how to best ensure that cultural heritage is identified and protected.

That way, non-Aboriginal people can make sure that men aren’t going into women’s places, and vice versa.

“Carbon Positive Australia is proud to be working collaboratively with Yued Aboriginal Corporation, recognising Yued People’s ownership and deep knowledge of their Country across thousands of years,” Joe Heffernan, Chief Executive Officer, Carbon Positive Australia, said.

“We believe that restoring native ecosystems and looking after Country is an urgent priority for Australia, and that this agreement represents an exciting step as our organisations progress a shared vision of cultural and ecosystem protection and restoration across Yued Boodja.”