Registered Native Title Body Corporate IPIMA IKAYA - One Voice

GOVERNANCE & MEMBERSHIPS
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  • The corporation is governed by a board of directors representing the clan groups of the region, there are nine director positions with three representing each clan.
  • Directors are nominated by their clan members to be a director of the corporation at an Annual General Meeting (biannual), only corporation members can vote at the meeting and only corporation members can be directors.
  • Currently the directors serve on the board for a two year term and are eligible to be re-elected.
  • The board of directors are required to attend meetings every three months to effectively manage corporation business, however, the demand placed on the organisation often requires a board meeting every month.

Board of Directors

September 2022 – Current

Ms Eleanor Mara

representing Gudang Yadhaykenu clans

Mr Bernard Charlie

representing Gudang Yadhaykenu clans

Mr Trevor Lifu

representing Gudang Yadhaykenu clans

Mr Charles Woosup

representing Angkamuthi clan

Ms Sandra Ger

representing Angkamuthi clan

Ms Fanny Solomon

representing Angkamuthi clan

Ms Ugari Nona

representing Atambaya clan

Mr Johnathan Yusia

representing Atambaya clan

Ms Gina Nona

representing Atambaya clan

Louisa Taylor Ahmat

Coordinator / Contact Officer 2023
2020 – November 22

Reg Williams

Walter Moses

Gina Nona

Charles Woosup

Nicholas Thompson

Rebecca Williams

Jeanon Woosup

Meun Lifu

Johnathan Yusia

Jan 2017 – Nov 2018

Anzac McDonnell

Joseph Ropeyarn

Reg Williams

Walter Moses

Bernard Charlie

Gina Nona

Charles Woosup

Nicholas Thompson

Roger Williams

Jan 2017 – Nov 2018

Asai Peter

Gina Nona

Nicholas Thompson

Robert Bagie

Roger Williams

Roy McDonnell

Larry Woosup

Bernard Charlie

Charles Woosup

Registration of the corporation 15 September 2014

Anzac McDonnell

Asai Pablo

Bernard Charlie

Charles Woosup

Francis Brisbane

George Pausa

Meun Lifu

Walter Moses

Larry Woosup

Open to all native title holders

Membership

Membership of the corporation is open to all native title holders connected to the apical ancestors listed in the Native Title Determinations of NCY#1 & NCY#3.

The native title holders are the same for both Northern Cape York #1 & #3 Native Title Claim Groups, being the persons descended by birth or adoption from the following apical ancestors:

Peter (Pahding) Pablo

Wymarra (Wymara Outaiakindi)

Mathew (Charlie) Gelapa

Annie Blanco

Ela / Illa (father of Tommy Dodd, Polly Polly and Tommy Somerset)

Woonduinagrun and Tariba (parents of Tom Redhead)

Charlotte Ware

Queen Baki and Chief Tchiako/Tchiaku/Chiaku

Jipsit and Dolly

Mary McDonnell and Jack Snake

Ourinda and Emara McDonnell Charcoal (grandparents of Willy and Louisa Charcoal)

Ralph Coconut

Charlie Nataki

William McDonnell

Charlie Otomo McDonnell and his wife, Agemo (parents of Charlie Woolhead (Pascoe)

Wondorognu Alligator McDonnell and Mary BrownWargo (father of Kitty McDonnell, Jacko, and Frank Doyle)

Clara and Jimmy McDonnell

Epidin and Eteman (parents of Doris Harry)

Kaio

Sambo Wooleye (father of Simon and Sarah Peter)

Woobumu and Inmare

Bullock (father of Mamoose Pitt, husband of Rosie/Lena Braidley)

Charlie Mamoose (father of Silas, Larry, Johnny and Harry Mamoose)

Charlie Seven River

Toby Seven River (father of Jack Toby)

Asai Charlie

Sam and Nellie (parents of George Stephen)

Mammus/Mamoos/Mark/Mamoose plus his siblings Peter and Elizabeth

Charlie Maganu (husband of Sarah McDonnell)

Polly (wife of Wautaba Charlie)

Membership

Become a Member

To be a member of this corporation you must be a descendant of an apical ancestor listed in either of the native title determinations and you must be able to demonstrate your connection through your family tree.

A copy of your family tree must be included with your application form so that the Board of Directors can be certain of your connection. Family trees will be stored securely and kept for historical and reference purposes should the need arise.

Once your application is received and checked to ensure it is completed fully, it will then be tabled at the next Board of Directors meeting. Board meetings are usually held once every 3 months.

Once your application is approved you will receive a letter confirming your approval and registration as a member.

Given that our members may reside off community, we encourage our members to provide their email addresses or regularly check our websites to ensure they are up to date with the latest information involving corporation business.

Membership Forms can be downloaded here:

membership form

Please return your completed application form and family tree to:

Post
Contact Officer
Ipima Ikaya Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC
PO Box 74
BAMAGA QLD 4876

Scan and email as PDF documents to manager@iiac.org.au or deliver to the office at Injinoo.

Members will receive notices of annual general meetings for the corporation and copies of the annual report, newsletters and any other relevant information about the corporation.

Please note:  that corporation business is separate to native title business. Native title holders do not need to be a member of Ipima Ikaya Aboriginal Corporation RNTBC to be involved in native title decisions.