Any individual, business, government agency, or other organisation that has already negotiated, or is hoping to negotiate, terms for a business relationship with Ngarrindjeri must complete a Yannarumi self-assessment. Completion of a Yannarumi self-assessment can lead to organisations being recognised as “Ngarrindjeri certified” following the assessment process.

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What is Yannarumi?

Yannarumi means ‘Speaking as Country’ in the Ngarrindjeri language. Ngarrindjeri people are inherently connected to Ngarrindjeri Ruwe/Ruwar – the lands, waters and all living things. Ngarrindjeri know that the lands and waters are a living body and must be healthy for Ngarrindjeri people to be healthy.

 

Ngarrindjeri are the traditional owners of Ngarrindjeri Yarluwar-Ruwe (Sea Country) and are recognised as such by the South Australian Government through a Kungun Ngarrindjeri Yunnan Agreement (Listen to what Ngarrindjeri have to say), which honours Ngarrindjeri ancestors and supports the strength and commitment of current Ngarrindjeri leaders to secure a new healthy future for Ngarrindjeri Ruwe/Ruwar.

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Why complete a Yannarumi self-assessment?

 

Ngarrindjeri wish to economically develop and empower their community. To do this, the Ngarrindjeri must engage with non-Indigenous businesses and people. It is important for Ngarrindjeri that any potential business relationships or partnerships adhere to and respect Ngarrindjeri laws and traditions.

 

The Yannarumi self-assessment is designed to identify the motivations and capability of non-Indigenous organisations to respectfully, meaningfully, and appropriately work with Ngarrindjeri. The self-assessment consists of a questionnaire, reading material, and a verbal debrief regarding proposed partnerships.

 

A successful Yannarumi self-assessment will set the foundation for a new and just relationship between Ngarrindjeri and non-Indigenous individuals and organisations.