Our Vision

“A strong, self sufficient and healthy nation of Larrakia people, participating fully in the wider economy of Darwin and the Northern Territory, where Larrakia language, law and culture is known, respected and valued by all members of that community”.

Our Purpose

• To protect Larrakia lands for Larrakia people, culture and Country;

• To promote and teach Larrakia language, law and culture;

• To secure the Larrakia Nation for the future, our children, our people and our Country; and

• To alleviate social and economic disadvantage for Larrakia

Our Values

We value

• Larrakia Nation Protocols;

• Larrakia identity as the foundation of the Larrakia Nation;

• The survival and responsiveness of Larrakia culture to the dynamics of colonisation, urbanisation and the growth of a thriving multicultural city;

• Our role (past and present) in welcoming visitors onto our land and in our struggle for recognition of our land rights;

• Recognition of our role as the host of this land through managing country, conducting ceremonial activities, welcoming and assisting visitors, coordinating activities on Larrakia country and educating visitors about Larrakia people, their land and their culture;

• Being responsive to opportunities and change while maintaining a commitment to Larrakia cultural integrity;

• A commitment to and a belief in the mutual benefit of services being accessible by all (not only Larrakia); and·

• Our position as an Indigenous Role Model in the areas of governance, program management and development