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O.P.F Mine Site on Yindjibarndi Land There are many OPF’s (ore processing facilities) on Yindjibarndi land. Rodney Adams likes to take mental images in his mind of his country before and after infrastructure is built. He has an incredible ability to capture the essence of a place on canvas.

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Pilbara Landscape Hidden Valley We have many of these hidden creeks running through our country. Some are dry, but you know there is water beneath the surface because of the birds flying into the thick growth of grass alongside. This is where we will find a soak for water.

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Blue Gum Tree (Ganyji ) Blue Gum Tree (Ganyji) The Blue Gum Tree, gets its name because of its bluish leaves. In Yindjibarndi language it is called Ganyji, in English, Kanji Bush (Acacia pyrifolia).This painting depicts elements of the bush – its blue leaves and yellow flowers against the red Read more…

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After the Bush Fire. Burnt Country In the early years living out on country our ancestors walked freely from one place to another, always visiting families nearby. They knew where to go and never lost direction or place. In the season of rain and cyclones they would find shelter in Read more…

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Bush Leaves There are many leaves that have medicinal qualities in the Pilbara country. The traditional owners of the land know which leaves are healing and which are poisonous.

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