Poster from the 1946 Pilbara Strike

Longstanding fight for rights

After years of injustices and being treated like slaves, in 1946 station workers of the Pilbara and southern Kimberley staged a strike to fight for better wages and conditions. It was a remarkable feat of organisation, as people were not allowed to travel without permission and could not cross the 26th parallel. Under the guise of organising ceremony, the organisers travelled from station to station and so were able to coordinate the strike that achieved national recognition. Wangka Maya celebrated the 75th anniversary of the strike in 2021.

Available at:

Wangka Maya Aboriginal Language Centre

Keeping language strong

Servicing over 30 language groups of the Pilbara, Wangka Maya was the first Aboriginal language centre in the north. Established in 1987, elders committed to preserving their language, culture and...

Address:

Cnr Hamilton and Throssell Roads
South Hedland WA 6722
Australia

Open Hours

Mon to Fri 8:30am – 4:30 pm

More from the Wangka Maya Aboriginal Language Centre

Remembering the 1967 Referendum

Engaging with the younger generation to reflect on the past struggles of Aboriginal people is key to Wangka Maya’s philosophy. Using the medium of photography the organisation co-curated an exhibition...

A library of languages

Amassing an impressive array of dictionaries, story books and multi-media productions of 31 Pilbara Aboriginal languages, Wangka Maya is working towards achieving its goal of keeping these languages...

While you're in the area

Filter
Discovery Parks - Port Hedland
Accommodation
Discovery Parks - Port Hedland
Whether you visit for work or leisure, they guarantee your review of...
2 Taylor Street, Port Hedland, WA 6721
Don Rhodes Mining Museum
Attraction
Don Rhodes Mining Museum
See the fully restored locomotives from the BHP Iron Ore railway at the...
Wilson Street, Between Coolinda and McGregor Streets, Port Hedland, WA 6721
Hospitality Port Hedland
Accommodation
Hospitality Port Hedland
Hospitality Port Hedland is located opposite the blue waters of the Indian...
Webster and Sutherland Streets, Port Hedland, WA 6721
Hedland Hotel
Accommodation
Hedland Hotel
A relaxed hotel with a friendly approach – retreat to the comfort and ease...
Cnr Lukis and McGregor Street, Port Hedland, WA 6721