Gumatj Yunupingu

Homeland: Biranybirany, Maralitja

Traditional Landowner of Garma Site

Djawa is currently the Deputy Chairman of Gumatj and one of the founding members of the Dhimurru Land Corporation which is responsible for looking after the land environment of North East Arnhem Land. Since 2008 Djawa led the work of Marngarr Resource Centre which is a local resource agency that provides training, employment, and work. Djawa also sits on the steering committee of the Carpentaria Ghost Net Program and the Marine Turtle Recovery Group.