Kurrama people
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The Kurrama people, also known as the Puutu Kunti Kurrama people, are an Aboriginal Australian people from the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura peoples, although of different language groups, are represented by the PKKP Aboriginal Corporation in the administration of their traditional lands.
Language
Script error: No such module "Labelled list hatnote". The Kurrama language is a member of the Ngayarta group of the Pama–Nyungan language family, and is closely related to Yinjtjiparnti.Template:Sfn The language is endangered, with only an estimated 10 speakers remaining (2002).Template:Sfn
Country
Norman Tindale estimated the extent of their lands as covering Script error: No such module "convert".. Their eastern boundaries were around Mount McCrae, while the southern limits touched the headwaters of Duck Creek and the upper Hardey River at Rocklea.Template:Sfn The land includes much of the higher plateaus of the Hamersley Range in the Pilbara region of Western Australia.
Native title
The Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura, who are two separate but related peoples, lodged a joint claim for recognition for each of their own countries as well as a shared area. Their rights to lands and waters covering around Script error: No such module "convert". of an area between Onslow and Tom Price (though not reaching either place),Template:Sfn were recognised on 2 December 2015, in the #1 and #2 v State of Western Australia decision. The PKKP Aboriginal Corporation is the representative body administering the lands for both peoples.Template:Sfn
Social organisation
Kurrama initiation required youths to undergo both circumcision and subincision.Template:Sfn
Although each group is distinct, the Kurruma and Pinikura peoples observe common laws and customs, and share and protect much of the same land and resources.Template:Sfn
Alternative names and spellings
- Jawunmara (Yindjibarndi exonym)
- Gurama
- Kerama, Karama, Korama
- Jana:riTemplate:Sfn
Juukan Gorge destruction
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External links
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