A big thank you to everyone who came along to our Kokatha Common Law Holders’ Meeting on Saturday.
The day was a huge success, with almost 300 community members attending to catch up and hear about potential projects on Kokatha Country.
The meeting kicked off with a barbecue breakfast cooked by the KAC Team and coffee by Son Sons coffee van.
We heard from KAC Chairperson Nyani Thomas, as well as BHP representatives including Copper SA Asset President Anna Wiley.
Northern Water – which wants to build a desalination plant and water pipe line to Olympic Dam – and railway company Aurizon, also gave presentations about their projects.
There was also a presentation from a company called AI Carbon, which is wanting to take feral goats off Yudnapinna Station and let the shrubs and trees grow back over 25 years.
This earns carbon credits, which big companies that create pollution need to buy. If KAC agrees, there will be an agreement negotiated for Kokatha People to receive a share of the profits.
There was plenty of fun for the kids too, with face painting, weaving, beading and a visit by Noodles the Clown, which was definitely a highlight!
Thank you to the stakeholders who presented – it’s so important for our community to hear about projects that may impact our Native Title area.
A huge shout out to all of our KAC staff who helped make the day a success, from the smooth sign in process to keeping the kids entertained – it was a truly awesome day.
We’re already looking forward to the AGM and the next CLHM, which are scheduled for later this year. 
