Injinoo

Injinoo is a small Aboriginal community located on the northernmost tip of mainland Australia, within the Northern Peninsula Area (NPA) of Queensland. It is situated approximately 36 kilometers northwest of Bamaga and is one of five NPA communities, the others being Bamaga, Seisia, Umagico, and New Mapoon.

The community is primarily populated by the Injinoo people, who are the traditional owners of the land. The Injinoo people speak, or historically spoke, related dialects or languages belonging to the Cape York Peninsula language family.

Injinoo has a local community council, which provides essential services and infrastructure to the residents. The community has a school, health clinic, and other basic amenities. Economically, Injinoo relies on a mix of traditional hunting and gathering, community services employment, and some tourism-related activities. Access to Injinoo is primarily via road, although the roads can be challenging, particularly during the wet season.

The history of Injinoo involves the displacement and resettlement of Aboriginal people following European colonization. This relocation significantly impacted their traditional way of life and cultural practices. Efforts are ongoing to preserve and promote Injinoo's cultural heritage and language.