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Traditional Owner Groups

• Kariyarra
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  Kariyarra

  Description

  The Kariyarra people live around the town of Port Hedland area in the north-west of Western Australia; from Port Hedland west to the Sherlock River and south to the Yule River.

  Website

  https://www.kariyarra.com.au/

  Phone

  (08) 9172 5525

  Email

  admin@kariyarra.com.au
• Ngarla
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  Ngarla

  Description

  The Ngarla People are the traditional owners of an area of land east of Port Hedland that covers the DeGrey and Pardoo pastoral stations, which spans approximately 4,655 sq km. They distinguish themselves from other Aboriginal groups in surrounding areas by the geographical description of ngaru kartipaku, meaning "from the coast side".

  Website

  https://www.wanparta.com.au/ngarla-people
• Njamal
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  Njamal

  Description

  The Njamal people traditionally occupied lands in and around Port Hedland.