In 1984, a group of Bardi and Jawi people walked out of the Lombadina Catholic Mission on Western Australia’s Dampier Peninsular to establish their own free community of Djarindjin. More than 40 years later, the tiny remote community of Djarindjin continues to thrive and has become a beacon for First Nations communities across the region and the country. 📰Read the story: https://xmrrwallet.com/cmx.plnkd.in/ggRaAnxg 📷: Nathan McIvor, CEO of Djarindjin Aboriginal Corporation with Indigenous Governance Awards 2024 judges, Val Price-Beck, Belinda Duarte and Kenny Bedford. Photo: Ashlee Jensen, Wirrim Media #Reconciliation
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1wWe landed at Djarindjin in 1986. In the hands of the late Mr Percy Sibisado. Much turmoil existed back then but so proud of how the two communities co existed and moved forward to such a great legacy♥️