Strong Culture. Healthy Country.

Stronger futures.

Created by Martu. Led by Martu.

Founded in 2005 and incorporated as a not-for-profit organisation operating as a company limited by guarantee in 2009, Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) supports Martu to:

KJ Martu Indigenous Ranger utilies traditional 'right-way' controlled waru fire methods to manage and protect Country.

Look after culture and Country

KJ Martu Indigenous Rangers perform conservation work to care for ngurra (Country) on the Canning Stock Route in Western Australia.

Build a viable economy in Martu communities

The next generation of KJ Martu Indigenous Jigalong Rangers stand together on the Canning Stock Route in Western Australia. Over the next few years, these rangers will be trained to become the future leaders of the program.

Build pathways for young Martu to a healthy future

Our Programs

Our integrated programs designed by Martu deliver significant cultural, environmental, social and economic gains to Martu communities.

Aboriginal Indigenous KJ Martu Parnngurr Rangers conducting controlled waru right-way fire management at White Gums, Western Australia.

Indigenous Aboriginal KJ Martu Rangers participating in a Kalyuku Ninti (Return to Country) trip to Kiriwirri, Western Australia.

Indigenous Aboriginal KJ Martu Rangers participating in a Kalyuku Ninti (Return to Country) trip to Kiriwirri, Western Australia.

Aboriginal Indigenous KJ Martu Parnngurr Rangers conducting controlled waru right-way fire management at White Gums, Western Australia.

KJ Martu Women's Leadership Program in Alice Springs for discussions about women's empowerment and strategies to address domestic violence.

Martu Aboriginal Indigenous children participating in KJ Family Program for cultural knowledge transfer and language immersion, strengthening their identity and connection to Country.

Martu Aboriginal Indigenous children participating in KJ Family Program for cultural knowledge transfer and language immersion, strengthening their identity and connection to Country.

KJ Martu Women's Leadership Program in Alice Springs for discussions about women's empowerment and strategies to address domestic violence.

Martu Aboriginal Indigenous pujiman Elder Muuki Taylor, Senior Cultural Advisor, OAM

“Martu created Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ). Martu said what work it should do. Martu were walking around with not much work in the communities before KJ. Some went to work with KJ. They got work, they got good money, they got knowledge, they got strong. The feeling inside, their spirit is happy and strong.”

— Muuki Taylor, Founder, Senior Cultural Advisor, OAM

Together we are creating measurable impact

SROI from our on-Country programs

Martu employed during FY24/25

561

3:1

$3,423,000

50%

Paid in Martu wages during FY24/25

Martu employed during FY24/25 were female

EXPLORE OUR IMPACT

Together we are creating stories that inspire

Seven Indigenous Youth, the future KJ Martu Jigalong Rangers, posing in front of the Jigalong Rangers Station.

A new generation of Rangers

A new generation of KJ Martu Jigalong Rangers has emerged, bringing the generational cycle full circle!

Group of Indigenous man, KJ Martu Rangers, Indigenous KJ Martu Rangers in Pilbara, Western Australia, caring for Country.

Returning to Country

“There’s nothing there (in town) for you. You need to see your Country.”

Indigenous KJ Jigalong Ranger Grant undertaking conservation work caring for Country.

Working on his father’s Country

This was KJ Martu Jigalong Ranger Grant’s first time working on this Country, and it felt like a homecoming for him.

Indigenous KJ Kunawarritji Ranger Elliot proudly showing his baby girl Lavina the Country of his grandfather.

“This is your Country too”

KJ Martu Kunawarritji Ranger Elliot proudly told his baby girl Lavina, showing her the Country of his jamu (grandfather), his mother’s father.

Our Partners

Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa would like to gratefully acknowledge the following funding bodies, partners and supporters. Thank you — we could not exist without your support!

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