Celebrations have began as the largest ever native title claim determination recognised the Kuuku Ya'u and U’utaalnganu people’s claim to 210,000 hectares of land in Cape York.
Kuuku Ya’u elder Father Brian Claudie says the claim is "special for this generation, it’s very important for the future children”.
Uutaalnganu Traditional Owner and Mayor for Lockhart River Aboriginal Shire Council Wayne Butcher says the determination was justice for his people, saying “we feel more at home now.