Papulankutja facts for kids
Quick facts for kids PapulankutjaWestern Australia |
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 Papulankutja
Location in Western Australia
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| Postcode(s) | 6642 |
| Area | [convert: needs a number] |
| Time zone | ACST (UTC+9:30) |
| Location | 200 km (124 mi) east of Warburton |
| LGA(s) | Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku |
| State electorate(s) | North West Central |
| Federal Division(s) | O'Connor |
Papulankutja, also known as Blackstone, is a large Aboriginal community. It is found in the Goldfields–Esperance region of Western Australia. This community is part of the Shire of Ngaanyatjarraku.
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History of Papulankutja
Papulankutja is on the traditional lands of the Ngaanyatjarra people. In the 1960s, many Ngaanyatjarra people were moved to the Warburton mission. But in the 1970s, they began to return home. Since then, the community has grown steadily.
Understanding Native Title
This community is part of the Ngaanyatjarra Lands. These lands were officially recognized as a native title claim area. This recognition happened on June 26, 2005. It means the Ngaanyatjarra people have special rights to their traditional lands.
Community Planning
The way Papulankutja is set up and planned is guided by a document called "Papulankutla Layout Plan No. 2". This plan was first approved in March 2013. It has been updated five times since then, with the latest changes made in April 2018.
How Papulankutja is Managed
The community is run by its own group, called Papulankutia Community Incorporated. This group is part of a larger organization, the Ngaanyatjarra Council. The Council is an Aboriginal corporation that started in March 1981. It helps manage many services for the Ngaanyatjarra people.
The Yarnangu Ngaanyatijarraku Parna Aboriginal Corporation also plays a role. It was set up to manage the native title rights for the Ngaanyatjarra people.
Tjukayirla Roadhouse
The Tjukayirla Roadhouse is a place where travelers can stop. It is located about 450 kilometers (280 miles) along the Great Central Road. The Papulankutja Community built and now runs this roadhouse. Its name comes from the nearby Tjukayirla Rockholes.
