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Yirra Yaakin Aboriginal Corporation
Based in Perth - the heart of the Noongar nation - Yirra Yaakin's priority is to ensure Aboriginal stories continue to be told by Aboriginal people.
We keep our cutural tradition of storytelling alive by producing plays that are written, directed and performed by Aboriginal people.
Our theatre is authentic.
Theatre is a powerful form of communication, it can educate, entertain, engage and inspire.
Yirra Yaakin uses theatre to promote cultural strength and pride and offer opportunities and hope to young people through interactive community workshshops.
Our name means 'STAND TALL' in the Noongar language and that's what we inspire our communities to do.
Yirra Yaakin employs Indigenous artists in all levels of creation and production, our mission is to grow the Aboriginal arts community while producing world class theatrical works.
Yirra Yaakin is a multi-award winning, internationally acclaimed company.
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