Kaapay Kuuyun Aboriginal Corporation
Registered Native Title Body Corporation | Prescribe Body Corporation
Representing the Kuuku Ya’u People
Our Vision
Kaapay Kuuyun Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC vision is a thriving and sustainable corporation with opportunities and investments in economics, education, health, and cultural maintenance benefiting Kuuku Ya’u people and the community.
The corporation is committed to championing the voice and aspirations of Kuuku Ya’u people, caring for and protecting our country, culture, and community, and striving to create an economically sustainable and viable future that serves our Kuuku Ya’u people’s cultural purpose.
our country
Kuuku Ya’u people’s country has deep cultural significance of sacred places, practices, stories, and ceremonies. It is this connection that gave way to recognition of their native title.
On 25 November 2021, the Federal Court of Australia recognized the Kuuku Ya’u people’s native title rights under the *Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)* over 1,201 km 2 with exclusive possession recognized over 1,193km 2 and non-exclusive possession recognised over the remaining 8km 2.
While the Kuuku Ya’u people had previously had their native title recognized in other areas, it was decided to establish a new stand-alone RNTBC for this new determination – namely Kaapay Kuuyun Aboriginal Corporation Registered Native Title Body Corporate to facilitate the administration of Kuuku Ya’u native title interests and rights.
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Our People
Kuuku Ya’u people are the traditional owners of this land and hold a deep cultural connection to their country.
They have had a continuous and unbroken connection to our country, and have lived on our lands for thousands of years, caring for our country. They are deeply connected to land which is deeply entwined with their identity, culture, kinship, lores, spirituality, and way of life.