Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation is positioning itself as the key political, social and economic body representing the Nyikina Mangala people of the Kimberley region in Western Australia. Based in Derby, Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation was established following the Nyikina Mangala Native Title Determination on the 29th May, 2014. It oversees approximately 27, 165 square kilometres of exclusive and non-exclusive possession native title. As of the 30 July 2021, in accordance with section 56(2)(a)(ii) of the Native Title Act 1993 (Cth), Walalakoo Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC ICN 8041 consented to its nomination as the prescribed body corporate to hold the determined Native Title in respect of WAS 598 of 2016 (the Boorroola Moorrool Moorrool Part A Determination) in trust for the Boorroola Moorrool Moorrool common law Native Title holders.
There are a number of existing interests on our country, including mining and pastoral interests. We’re interested in involvement, both as a way to create economic opportunities for Nyikina Mangala people and also as a way to ensure our country and our cultural heritage are protected. Additionally, we’re excited to be driving Indigenous-owned economic development and creating sustainable opportunities for our people.
Our vision is to be a self-sufficient organisation that adopts the world's best practice in environmental and agricultural sustainability and provides social and material prosperity to Nyikina Mangala communities. We aim to preserve culture, provide Indigenous employment opportunities and to operate as an influential organisation with strong internal and external communication channels.
