Appendix C - Useful Websites Owned by or Made in Collaboration with Yol\u
 Buku-Larr\gay
Mulka Centre - www.yirrkala.comBuku-Larr\gay Mulka, the art centre in the Aboriginal township of Yirrkala, and producers of this website. In addition to yidaki, many other crafts are available. Yol\u paint their sacred designs on sheets of bark and large hollow log coffins. Woven crafts, carvings, jewelry and prints are also available. Buku-Larr\gay Mulka also houses a large museum of works dating back to the 1960's, including the significant Yirrkala Church Panels, large paintings by elders who revealed many sacred designs for the first time. Yidaki players and anyone interested in the art of the area are encouraged to contact us. |
 Charles
Darwin University's Yol\u Studies Program - learnline.cdu.edu.au/yolngustudiesCharles Darwin University has faculty dedicated to the study of Yol\u Languages and Culture, including one full time Yol\u lecturer. It is possible to study at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Great printed and cd-rom materials are available, and you can even enrol and study externally from overseas. |
 Rripangu
Yidaki - Djalu' Gurruwiwi's Website - www.djalu.comThe Miwatj's most famous yidaki maker and teacher has a website for his own business, Rripa\u Yidaki. Information on available instruments and cultural tours is there, as well as some short video clips. |
 Yirrkala
Dhanbul Community Association - www.dhanbul.nt.gov.auThe Dhanbul Community Council governs the township of Yirrkala. While visitors are welcome to visit the Buku-Larr\gay Mulka Centre and Yirrkala Dhanbul Community Store, permission is required from Dhanbul to go anywhere else in Yirrkala. |
 Dhimurru
Land Management - www.dhimurru.com.auDhimurru Land Management is an Aboriginal organization that cares for the environment in the Miwatj area and issues permits for visitors to local recreational areas. If you are coming to Northeast Arnhem Land and want to visit some of the local beaches and other recreational areas, you need to visit the Dhimurru offices in Nhulunbuy's Captain Cook shopping centre first. Apart from simple maintenance of dirt tracks to these areas, Dhimurru rangers are involved in activities such as the turtle preservation project and removal of ghost nets from local waters. |
 Northern
Land Council - www.nlc.org.auThe Northern Land Council negotiates usage of Aboriginal land in the Top End for everything from industry to tourism. All media and researchers must have valid NLC permits to work with Yol\u. Anyone planning to drive across Aboriginal land to our area or visit Aboriginal communities anywhere outside Nhulunbuy or Yirrkala (which has its own permit system) is required to obtain an NLC permit. |
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 Arnhem
Weavers - www.arnhemweavers.com.auAn initiative of Mapuru community, this website features their weaving skills, their community store, and information on eco-tours, particularly for outside women wanting to learn weaving with Yol\u women. |
 Yalu' Mar\githinyaraw
- yalu.ntu.edu.auA program to promote healthy Yol\u lifestyles and maintenance of culture at Galiwin'ku. Videos show some of the program's events such as hunting, dancing, etc., as well as statements from those involved. |
 Yothu Yindi
- www.yothuyindi.comYirrkala's favourite band! |
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Garma Festival - www.garma.telstra.comNEXT PAGE - NON-YOL|U DIDJERIDU PLAYER SURVEY RESULTS
all material copyright 2006 Buku-Larr\gay Mulka Centre & the Yol\u individuals and clans concerned
