PAMA FUTURES Indigenous designed and led
OUR VOICES
Working together for the future of Cape York
Over 40 representatives from across Cape York gathered in Cairns recently for a Joint Decision Making (JDM) process where they ...
Wujal Wujal: Power back in local hands – Bradley Creek
Pama Futures is all about Indigenous people taking ownership of the community. We want to see things getting done in ...
Language at the heart of empowerment – Billy Harrigan
Billy Harrigan was just five years old when he was punished for talking the traditional language of the Yalanji Warra ...
Youth leaders giving back – Keithan Bowen
I’ve always wanted to give back to my community, so if I have a chance to be a role model ...
Community-controlled: for the people, by the people – Stephen Wallace
I’ve seen many changes over the years, and somewhere along the way we lost our voice as community people. It’s ...
Wik Nation: Strong in culture and language – Phyllis Yunkaporta
My vision for Aurukun to is see our children and young people become more literate and healthier, to have pride ...
Voices heard in Mossman Gorge – Nikisha Missionary
It will be a great experience working with community and everyone here. I grew up in Mossman Gorge and I’m ...
Strong women lead the way in Wujal Wujal – Marie Shipton
How to reconnect with culture? That’s a long story, it’s very difficult. When I was growing up, there were no ...
Advocate for change – Elaine McGreen
I’m a community member, working in Hope Vale with families and the school. I wanted to get more involved, so ...
