Notes: This paper covers issues such as: a) Marginalisaton b) Discussion on the Native Title Act 1993 c) national identity d) Northern Territory - mining situation e) Discussion about the Irrwanyere Aboriginal Corporation (that was formed in 1989 by traditional aboriginal land owners) and the Witjira National Park - this section is about the land management issues between the government and the Irrwanyere people. f) The EKIA (East Kimberley Impact Assessment ) project - is discussed. NOTE: although out-dated EKIA is often referenced in publications pertaining to impact assessment/mining/indigenous issues. g) Aboriginal - planning in the Kimberley region