How many communities are in Cape York?
There are 17 Indigenous communities in Cape York.
Who are the traditional owners of Cape York?
The Kowanyama People’s hold native title rights over about 2,731sq km of land and waters in southwestern Cape York.
Why is Cape York Important?
Cape York Peninsula is noted for the strong, rich culture of the Aboriginal people and their Islander neighbours of the Torres Strait. Vibrant and diverse, this region offers opportunities to absorb and connect with the ancient rhythms of this ancient land and people.
Who discovered Cape York?
The first undisputed recorded European sighting of the Australian continent was made by the Dutch navigator Willem Jansz, who sighted the coast of Cape York Peninsula in 1606, although it is claimed that sailors from he fleet of the great Chinese admiral Zheng He made landfall in the early 15th Century.
What is wrong with Cape York?
A major problem in Cape York has been reliance on centralized hospital services, lack of adequate training for health professionals planning to work in remote areas, and a policy that does not always reflect the people’s needs.
Why is Cape York so isolated?
Australia has been an isolated continent ever since the breakup of Gondwanaland, except during the cold periods in the Earth’s history, when a lot of water was taken up in the ice, causing sea levels to decrease and creating a land bridge between Cape York and Papua New Guinea (at some stages also to Arnhemland).
How much of Cape York is native title?
The Cape York Land Council has fought to achieve native title rights, under instructions, for Cape York Aboriginal people over 45% per cent of the region since 1990.
How much of Cape York is Aboriginal land?
about 20%
Indigenous land comprises about 20%, with the entire West coast being held under native title. The remainder is mostly declared as National Park and managed by the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service.
Why is it called Cape York?
Cape York is at the extreme northern tip of the peninsula, about 25 km from north to south, named in August 1770 by Lieutenant James Cook ‘in honour of His Royal Highness, the Duke of York’. The western side of the peninsula is mostly a vast plain crossed by rivers and channels that flow from the dividing range.
Is Cape York a diverse?
Cape York Peninsula is an ancient and beautiful region that has been home to a diversity of Aboriginal and Islander peoples for thousands of years.
Is Cape York tropical?
Cape York Peninsula experiences a tropical and monsoonal climate. It has a dry season between May and October, and a heavy monsoon season between November and April. The mean annual temperature ranges between 18ºC and 27ºC.
Can you see PNG from Cape York?
The Torres Strait seen from space – Cape York Peninsula is at the bottom; several of the Torres Strait Islands can be seen strung out towards Papua New Guinea to the north.
Who is the CEO of Cape York partnership?
Fiona Jose is the CEO of Cape York Partnership, an organisation dedicated to empowering Cape York Indigenous people. Known for its effects in overcoming disadvantage, Cape York Partnership is achieving real results at community, family and individual levels and has influenced approaches in Indigenous communities across Australia.
What is the Cape York Leaders program?
The Cape York Leaders Program proactively supports students with their transition from Year 12 into the real world by ensuring students have all the necessary qualifications and tools to make the transition as easy as possible. Such was the case for Katherine from the…
What is our vision for Cape York?
Our vision is that Cape York people have the capabilities to choose a life they have reason to value. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this website may contain images and voices of people whom have passed away.
How did Cape York partnership celebrate International Women’s Day?
To celebrate International Women’s Day, Cape York Partnership CEO Fiona Jose, invited two female students to shadow her for the day as Co-CEOs. To celebrate International Women’s Day, Cape York Partnership CEO Fiona Jose, invited two female students to shadow her for the day as Co-CEOs.