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ABOUT KJ:
CREATED BY MARTU
Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa (KJ) is a Martu not-for-profit, working to build strong and sustainable Martu communities.
Our Story
From the beginning, KJ has worked to:
Support Martu to look after culture and Country
Keeping knowledge strong and passing it on.
Grow a viable economy in Martu communities
Creating jobs and opportunity on Country.
Build pathways for young Martu to a healthy future
Supporting the next generation to stay strong in both worlds.
“Wuulpipul-ya wangkajunu kujungka wangkangka nyinaraku palutinkurnungka ngurrangka. Kuju wangka - one voice. Palyangka-laju nyinaraku. Ngurra nyakuranku pikaparnilu yarnngalu. Ngurralu-ya yarnngalu junu wangka. Wangkangu-ya Yantikujingka wangkangka-ya kujungka junu. Jijilu-ya malajanulu ngurra kalyulurrju nyakuran. Palyalu-ya. Nintilku-lajujananya jurnku malajanulu-ya nyakuranpa. Wuulpipulmili kalyu pikaparnilu. Kujungka wangkangka. No argument.”
The old people talked together about all Martu Country. One voice. No argument. We need to be strong together, like them. Everybody looked after the Country with no argument. Everybody came along and said this was the right way. They talked together in Yantikuji about this. The children must continue to look after the Country and the waterholes. This will be good. We will teach the children, so that they can continue to look after the Country. The old people looked after the waterholes with no arguments. They spoke with one voice. No arguments.
How we work
Our impact
Strong communities start with strong culture. KJ’s programs support Martu to care for Country, share cultural knowledge, and connect with the wider world. See how KJ’s Martu-led programs are making a real and lasting difference.
Our values
The best outcomes come from working together. KJ brings Martu and non-Martu side by side, with shared values of partnership, respect and honesty. Find out what guides the way we work.
Board and governance
KJ is led by Martu, for Martu. 12 Martu directors, representing each community, sit on the board alongside three non-voting advisory directors. Strong governance means Martu stay in control of their organisation.
Work with us
At KJ, every role plays a part in supporting strong Martu communities. Whether you’re working in finance, admin or land management, you’re part of work that keeps culture strong and supports future generations.
Together we are creating stories that inspire
Honouring Elder Muuki Taylor
Muuki received the prestigious Order of Australia Medal for his lifelong commitment and contributions to the Martu community and KJ.
Returning to Country
Martu took their story to Canberra, showing how community-led change works and what real partnership can achieve.
Working on his father’s Country
Recognised as ‘Champions of Change,’ KJ received three awards for driving innovation and strengthening Martu futures across the Pilbara.
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