Honouring the Mitakoodi and Mayi People: Upholding Culture, Country, and Future Generations

The Mitakoodi and Mayi People hold a deep and enduring connection to Country — a connection that extends far beyond physical boundaries. It is woven into the land, waterways, skies, stories, and the responsibilities passed down through countless generations. Honouring this legacy means recognising the strength, resilience, and wisdom of the Ancestors who cared for this land long before modern borders existed.

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A Living Culture Rooted in Country

Culture is not something of the past. For the Mitakoodi and Mayi People, it continues to guide community values, relationships, decision-making, and identity. Songlines, languages, kinship systems, and traditional knowledge remain central to who the people are today.

By upholding cultural practices, sharing knowledge respectfully, and protecting sacred sites, the community ensures that culture remains alive, relevant, and strong.

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Protecting Country for Future Generations

Country is central to the wellbeing of Mitakoodi and Mayi People. It provides physical, spiritual, social, and emotional nourishment. Caring for Country is both an inherited responsibility and a collective commitment — ensuring that the land remains healthy, respected, and protected for the generations yet to come.

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This includes:

• safeguarding cultural heritage

• supporting land management and environmental care

• strengthening community leadership and governance

• creating opportunities for young people to learn and grow on Country
   

Every action taken today becomes part of a legacy that future generations will rely upon.

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Community, Strength, and Self-Determination

Honouring the Mitakoodi and Mayi Peoples’ story also means supporting their right to self-determination. Through strong governance, cultural authority, and community-led decisions, the people shape their own future — guided by culture, informed by history, and grounded in collective strength.

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From community leadership to economic development, education, cultural revitalisation, and environmental stewardship, self-determination empowers the community to decide what is best for their people and their lands.

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Standing Together for What Matters

To honour the Mitakoodi and Mayi People is to recognise the depth of their connection to Country and to stand alongside them as they uphold culture, protect sacred places, strengthen families, and create new pathways for future generations.

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It is a commitment to respect, partnership, and understanding — acknowledging both the challenges of the past and the opportunities of the future.

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The story of the Mitakoodi and Mayi People continues to grow, carried forward by the community, strengthened by culture, and guided by the enduring spirit of the Ancestors.