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Kooma Morturary Tree

Recipient: Kooma Traditional Owners Association Incorporation
Financial year: 2019-20
Grant amount: $74,050.00
Description: This project will deliver conservation on a mortuary/burial tree in Queensland which is listed on the state registry. It will protect rare and important cultural heritage through recovery of skeletal remains, age sampling, relocation (to a location determined by a Kooma management committee) and conservation of the tree and replacement of skeletal remains. The project will provide training and project management experience for Kooma people and ensure appropriate protection of ancestors on country.