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Cultural Authorisation - our moment in history
Nywaigi dancers begin the unity dance watched on by dancers from the Gulngay, Djiru and Warrgamay peoples. The power of unity was celebrated in the biggest gathering of our dancers in decades at Mungalla Station, Nywaigi Country on 29 November. It was a very powerful and emotional moment as more than 50 dancers, representing the nine Traditional Owner groups of the Girringun region, the Bandjin, Djiru, Gugu Badhun, Girramay, Jirrbal, Nywaigi, Warrgamay and Warungu peoples, da
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Dec 15, 20251 min read


Senior Elders' and future leaders' DNA captured for Cultural Authorisation & Maja Agreement
Young Bandjin/Jirrbal Traditional Owner, Ada Maree, her thumb still covered in red paint from placing her thumb print, signs her name to the Maja Agreement. The sheer power and commitment of our gathered Senior Elders and their families at the Cultural Authorisation and Maja Agreement at Mungalla Station held us on Saturday 29 November, 2025. As tropical storms broke overhead, and the skies shivered in electric anticipation, Senior Elders’ DNA, represented by their handprints
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Dec 3, 20252 min read


Have you signed up for our Process Unite e-newsletters?
Our e-newsletters come out each quarter and hard copies are available from the Girringun office in Cardwell. Process Unite sends out e-newsletters to those people who have signed up to receive regular updates. The newsletters are sent to both Traditional Owners and allies who support the Process Unite push for self-determination. November's e-newsletter came out last week and has a lot of detail about the upcoming Cultural Authorisation and Maja Agreement at Mungalla Station
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Nov 4, 20251 min read


Cultural Authorisation and Maja Agreement - November 2025
Process Unite will formalise our bid for a comprehensive settlement on behalf of all participating Traditional Owner groups on November...
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Sep 24, 20251 min read


Process Unite - A Comprehensive Settlement. What does it mean?
Process Unite will be seeking a comprehensive settlement on behalf of participating Traditional Owner groups within the Girringun region....
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Aug 6, 20252 min read


Maja Gathering Call to Action
Process Unite hosted a successful Maja Gathering at Murray Falls, Upper Murray, on Girramay Country June 13 to 15. More than 80 Senior...
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Jul 15, 20252 min read


Campfire conversations - Maja Gathering June 2025
Campfire conversations keep us connected. Campfire conversations are where the magic happens and we are reminded of our connections to...
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Jul 1, 20251 min read


Senior Elders Statement of Authority - Blencoe Falls 2024
This statement was crafted by the Senior Elders gathered at Blencoe Falls in September 2024, following an on-Country meeting. It was an...
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Jun 22, 20251 min read


core Cultural First Principles
The following core Cultural First Principles were agreed upon by the Senior Elders in attendance at the Blencoe Falls Senior Elders...
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Jun 22, 20252 min read


Steps Toward Process Unite
Steps towards uniting Girringun members and their Traditional Owner groups to clarify the relationships between Girringun and member...
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Aug 3, 20231 min read


Hidden Valley Girringun Member Group Forum Statement
In memory of the Elders who founded the Girringun Elders and Reference Group at 5 Mile Creek in 1994, and the cultural principles that...
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Aug 3, 20231 min read


Regional Inter-tribal Treaties. It starts with us.
A treaty recognises Indigenous people’s history and prior occupation of their land, as well as the injustices many have endured. They...
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Aug 3, 20231 min read


Putting cultural practice first
In moving forward with Process : UNITE , the following is under consideration: A HEALING CEREMONY an attempt to assist individuals...
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Aug 3, 20231 min read


Strength in leadership
Elders Reference Group, 1996
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Traditional Country
The traditional country of these groups encompasses land around North Maria Creek, South, North to Ravenshoe and Herberton, South to...
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Aug 3, 20231 min read
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