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The Karrkad Kanjdji Trust offices are located on the lands of the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their long, sustained connection to the land, skies and waters and pay our respect to their Elders both past and present. We extend that respect to all First Nations peoples across Australia and recognise their collective, unceded sovereignty.

For Country,
culture
and community

The Karrkad Kanjdji Trust ("gada-gut guny-jee") (KKT) is a philanthropic trust that was established by Traditional Owners of the Warddeken and Djelk Indigenous Protected Areas in 2010, to support their vision for healthy Country.
As custodians of much of West and Central Arnhem Land—one of the largest Indigenous estates in Australia—they innovatively recognised the potential strength and increased freedom and flexibility of alternative funding sources.

Our work
Today, KKT is a shared resource to eight First Nations community-controlled organisations in Arnhem Land, supporting the preservation and revitalisation of culture, and the conservation of over 50,000 square kilometres of land and sea Country.

For thriving native ecosystems, protected by Indigenous rangers

Using fire to mitigate climate change, practice culture, and conserve habitat

For strong Indigenous women, equitably engaged in caring for Country

Country rich in traditional ecological knowledge, languages, art and cultural practices

For future generations connected to their Country with access to education 'both ways'

For Traditional Owners equipped to live and work on their ancestral lands

Our
partners

Our role is to listen to the needs and vision of Indigenous communities for how they want to manage their natural and cultural heritage, and support them to realise it on their own terms.

Across six project areas, we have developed a simple yet highly effective model for philanthropy founded on an Indigenous approach to conservation where each part strengthens the whole. Every project is 100 per cent community-owned, from concept to long term impact.

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