A TRIBUTE TO 55,000 YEARS
As a traditional owner of land on the Gove Peninsula, the Rirratjingu people have a deep and sacred connection to Country, with their fathers’ custodians of the land since time began, some 55,000 years ago.
Their recorded history is but a fraction of time, but sufficient to provide evidence of the numerous notable Rirratjingu people who have made significant contributions to community, the arts, and the broader Australian society.
The Rirratjingu clan has produced a remarkable array of individuals who have excelled in various fields, from music and art, to education and community leadership.
The contributions of Rirratjingu people have not only enriched Yolngu culture but have also brought greater awareness and appreciation of Indigenous Australian heritage to a global audience. Through their talents and dedication, these notable Rirratjingu people continue to inspire and uplift their community, ensuring that their cultural legacy endures for future generations.
The Rirratjingu leaders today inherit these responsibilities. They remain custodians of ancient stories, songs and ceremonies that have been passed down through generations.
Wanyubi Marika, RAC Chairman 2025
Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation has one overarching purpose – to empower the Yolngu culture and our members every day. Our successful commercial activities are vital to ensuring the Rirratjingu community is financially self-sufficient and positioned to deliver social and cultural benefits to our people and the region.
Our commercial foundations are sound, well managed and carefully governed. As a board, our RAC directors and special advisors, are committed to continuing the commercial journey. Opportunities like tourism, major housing and commercial infrastructure projects and other employment creation initiatives will continue to drive our commercial focus into the future.
Bakamumu Marika (AM), RAC Patron
(past Chairman 1984-2021)
Our growing investment and commercial interests are outcomes I feel our forefathers would be proud to acknowledge…
We have never been more focused on leveraging our growing capacity to achieve commercial, social, and cultural outcomes. Strong governance has given our members and stakeholders comfort that our Corporation is someone they aspire to do business with.
