We are the native title representative body for the Traditional Owners of the Pilbara, Murchison and Gascoyne regions of Western Australia. In the Murchison and Gascoyne we are called Yamatji Land and Sea Council. In the Pilbara we are Pilbara Native Title Service.
We represent 24 different groups, all with their own culture, language, and traditions. Yamatji Marlpa Barna Baba Maaja Aboriginal Corporation's (YMBBMAC's) representative area covers over 1 million square kilometres. We have been in operation since 1994 with offices in Geraldton, South Hedland, Karratha, Tom Price and Perth.
'Yamatji' means Aboriginal 'man' in the Murchison and Gascoyne.
- Our Name
- Yamatji Marlpa Barna Baba Maaja
'Marlpa' is used by some traditional owners to denote the Aboriginal people of the Pilbara.
'Barna Baba Maaja' means, in rough translation, 'boss of land and water' in the language of the Wajarri people.