"To
assist and promote the ceremonies, songs and dance of Kimberley Aboriginal
people, to encourage and strengthen their social, cultural and legal values
and ensure their traditions a place in Australian society."
KALACC
OBJECTIVES
1)
To recognise, and to encourage
the recognition in the wider Australian society of, the existence of
individual Aboriginal tribal groups which claims rights of exclusive
or joint ownership of, and control over, their own traditional forms
of cultural expression, including songs, dances, ceremonies and cultural
heritage;
2) To
encourage and promote the rescue, maintenance and development of the
traditional forms of Aboriginal cultural expression, including songs,
dance, ceremonies and related activities of their people;
3) To
help provide instruction for young Aboriginal people in the traditional
arts, ceremonies, and related activities of their people;
4) To
organise performances, tours, exhibitions and other demonstrations of
traditional forms of Aboriginal cultural expression;
5) To
provide protection and education for Aboriginal groups and individuals
in matters pertaining to copyright and cultural heritage matters;
6) To
promote acknowledgement of and respect for Aboriginal culture within
the greater community.