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… Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC). The organisation, which represents the Traditional Owners of Esperance Nyungar country, applied for funding for the purchase and fit-out of an Esperance property to enable it to bring all its services under one roof and plan to expand operations in the future.  ETNTAC CEO Peter Bednall said their new home was more than just a building. “We are creating a community-owned … bricks and mortar to deliver that. “This place will be a hub for the community and enable us to positively engage with our members to strengthen cultural ties. “We take a holistic approach to reaffirming our members’ connection to country
… The  Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) is proud to have met or exceeded many of our core performance measures in the 2020-21 financial year, despite the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. The release … vision of supporting Indigenous people to enjoy the rightful entitlements, opportunities and benefits that the return of country and its management brings. Through our continued focus on partnerships, we leveraged $24 million investment in projects under the ‘Our Country. Our Future’ national funding program to realise over $61.2 million dollars of investment into the Indigenous Estate . The …
… the Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (ILSC) launched a ground-breaking new national strategy that will shape the future of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across Australia. The National Indigenous Land and Sea Strategy … launch of this strategy reaffirms the ILSC’s key role as the lead national agency responsible for returning and managing Country and sets a clear agenda over the coming years in delivering on the agency’s vision. The new NILSS is the … inspiring and particularly invaluable for centring the priorities and perspectives of Traditional Owners. Over 1000 hours was spent on ground, listening, and speaking to hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in dozens …
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… on the Far West Coast of South Australia is providing Traditional Owners the opportunity to be involved in shaping the future of the Southern Bluefin Tuna industry. Wanna Mar, meaning ‘sea food’ in Mirning and Wirangu languages, is a 100% … an organisation representing the interests of native title holders in the region with strong connections to saltwater country.   To pursue its economic vision, Wanna Mar entered into a joint venture with Stehr Group, one of Australia’s … Aboriginal people. “For years, Aboriginal people have stood on the shore and watched the tuna fishing boats pass through our country and fish in our waters,” he said. “We are proud to be partnering with Stehr Group to change that. “Southern …
  • ILSC News

Naidoc Week 2023

4 Jul 2023
… all in one. Calm because I come from a long line of Strong Black Women who have stood in their truth and fought our fight to get us to where I am. I carry on that fight with the strength of all of them and excitement for the opportunity new life and new generations bring to that fight – the excitement for the future that could be for our grandbabies. NAIDOC is also a time to reflect on who I want to be to my community and how I … and reflection on the culture, history and contributions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in our country. This year's theme, "For Our Elders," for me serves as a poignant reminder of the important role that our elders …
  • Events
  • NAIDOC
… Strait Islander peoples across Australia. 2024 has been a year of growth and transformation as we continue delivering on our mission of returning and managing Country. From significant divestment ceremonies and groundbreaking new projects to advancing our National Indigenous Land … dispossession of Indigenous people by restoring access and management of Country. Together, we are building a brighter future.” Looking ahead to 2025, the ILSC remains steadfast in its commitment to supporting Indigenous aspirations and …
… Up in the Wet Tropics region of North Queensland, on Eastern Kuku Yalanji Country, a sacred conservation space lies. Wawu Dimbi – meaning “place of inner spirit” in Yalanji language – is a … sustainable land and sea management practices in the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Sea Country. JYAC has visionary plans for the future of Wawu Dimbi, which will address dispossession, rectify social problems and enhance economic opportunities within … housing onsite, allowing for long-term accommodation for Eastern Kuku Yalanji members. Indigenous cultural eco-tourism is vital within the region – and once the land is returned to the Eastern Kuku Yalanji Traditional Owners – JYAC’s …
  • Divestment
  • EDO
  • ILSC News
… Corporation (SRAC). It is here on the traditional lands of the Punnilerpanner people, where SRAC staff connect with Country and share their traditional knowledge with visitors, including school students and tourism groups. In fact, overnight school camps have been identified as one of the corporation’s most rewarding and profitable activities, allowing SRAC to share Indigenous knowledge with future generations. This is something the SRAC are now able to strengthen, thanks to over $93,000 of funding from the …
  • ILSC News
… the fit-for-purpose base will help OAC better manage its significant estate which includes 869,822 ha of OAC owned Country and 1.4 million ha as per the registered Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Body. The ILSC is proud to support the OAC team by providing over $1 million in funding as part of its ‘Our Country Our Future’ land management program, with OAC contributing the remaining funds from the income provided by its successful …
  • ILSC News
… by a history that dates back more than 20,000 years,” said Mr Burns. The Garden Range Rock Art Sites are a series of four rock shelters that feature paintings using natural pigments, with the largest shelter displaying 172 motifs. The culturally significant art provides further evidence of the Taungurung People’s connection to this Country that extends thousands of years. Acquisition of the site allows the Taungurung People to reconnect with their … passed down by our ancestors, ensuring the location is preserved and protected for all Taungurung people – present and future – to see,” said Mr Burns. ILSC Group Chief Executive Officer, Joe Morrison, emphasised the inseparable connection …
  • Indigenous Art
  • Culture
  • Community
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Acknowledgement of Country

In all of the ILSC’s activities we pay our respect to the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands, waters and skies on which we live and work. We honour the resilience and continuing connection to Country, culture, and community of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia. We recognise the decisions we make today will impact the lives of generations to come.