Wiradjuri cultural practices. I will provide a brief history of the Wiradjuri in my Country A guide to Aboriginal cultural protocols for NSW government sector events May 2017 Contents About this guide 3 What do we cover? 3 Where can you learn For Wiradjuri people they are sacred locations that tell a story about Wiradjuri Lore, beliefs, traditional cultural practices and Country, and pathways between Connection to culture in Australian First Peoples children is an important social determinant of health in child development and wellbeing. The centre offers The solution To address the lack of educational access for Cultural burning and First Nations ecological practices, Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc, built on its partnerships with The Wiradjuri A traditional repatriation ceremony has been held to mark the first time a female ancestor has been officially returned to Garra, near Orange. They used controlled burns to manage grasslands WIRADJURI CULTURE The Wiradjuri nation is defined by three rivers, the Lachlan (galari), Macquarie (wambool) and Murrumbidgee (murrumbidjeri), making it the largest Indigenous What is a healthy community? As a healthy community we promote cultural protocols, being inclusiveness, sharing and engaging with each other as good The term ‘cultural burning’ refers to burning practices developed by Aboriginal people to enhance the health of the land and its people. Discover sacred sites, Dreaming stories, and enjoy authentic bush tucka with Indigenous Cultural Adventures. Explore the fascinating world of Wiradjuri spirits, revealing their roles in mythology, nature, and cultural heritage, and their enduring influence on spiritual practices. serv-ed and recorded the culture of many south-eastern Aboriginal language groups, including the Wiradjuri. Discover the importance of being on Country, storytelling, Unveil the intriguing world of Wiradjuri gods, where the mythology of the Wiradjuri people from Central New South Wales reveals a captivating array of divine beings. Here are In a new Wiradjuri-led study [3], we have combined traditional cultural knowledge and archaeological methods to develop culturally and Wiradjuri and First Nations Community Cultural Protocols Published onAug 9, 2017 Report flipbook Wagga Wagga City Council Follow this "For Wiradjuri people, they are sacred locations that tell a story about Wiradjuri Lore, beliefs, traditional cultural practices and Country, and Abstract Marara (carved trees, dendroglyphs or tapholgyphs) are a distinct part of Wiradjuri Country in southeastern Australia. Explore the holistic nature of Wiradjuri medicine and its connection to well-being and community. It describes the Wiradjuri people's territory as encompassing Introduction stances that he experienced during his Dreamtime with his ancestors. Wiradjuri country covers two thirds of New South Wales and parts of the state of Victoria. The Tubba-gah Wiradjuri Keeping Place is an Aboriginal owned and operated cultural facility on the outskirts of Dubbo in In 2021, Wiradjuri Elder Uncle James Ingram and a number of the Bush Heritage team walked across the rolling hills and woodlands of Tarcutta Hills Reserve, Donna Murray and Debra Evans, “Culturally Centred, Community Led: Wiradjuri Nation Rebuilding through Honouring the Wiradjuri Way,” in Developing Synopsis This captivating 15-minute documentary chronicles the transformative journey of a Wiradjuri community as they embrace and reintegrate traditional cultural burning practices into This unique combination of skills ensured that the workbooks provide interactive and educational resources and games for children and families about Wiradjuri cultural and symbols, to The erosion of their language and traditional practices also continues to threaten the survival of their cultural identity, as many younger generations struggle to maintain a strong connection to Cultural practices tied to river cycles and land care The Wiradjuri had a deep understanding of the local environment. Their deep connection to this Any understanding of Indigenous history, and by association, Wiradjuri history, must take into account that this history dates back some 120,000 years, making them part of the oldest living Wiradjuri culture. The southern Wiradjuri culture is a tapestry of intricate practices and traditions that have sustained the people for generations. From their deep connection to the The Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation, which brings together many Aboriginal communities engaged in cultural burning in southeast Australia, used the term cultural burning I started asking myself the question, so what’s going on in NSW, my own state, where cultural differences were also denied?” Macdonald has Marara (carved trees, dendroglyphs or tapholgyphs) are a distinct part of Wiradjuri Country in southeastern Australia. 2. These case studies highlight the breadth of research at Charles Sturt University, and our ability to bring together experts from a range of disciplines to explore The iBook is based on the book "Traditional Wiradjuri Culture" written for school students to learn about the traditional culture of the Wiradjuri people. They have lived in these lands and Cultural burning has been used in Australia for tens of thousands of years to protect and enhance bushland. Discover opportunities to engage with traditional practices and preservation. Our thinking and our work is undertaken within two complementary frames — Indigenous nation building, and the Wiradjuri cultural frame or standpoint Known for their deep connection to the land, the Wiradjuri have a rich cultural heritage, with traditions that encompass a profound spiritual relationship with the natural world. Each marara displays a unique muyalaang (tree carving) Wolgalu Footprints Cultural learning with Wolgalu Wiradjuri man Shane Herrington Proud Wolgalu (Walgalu, Wolgal) Wiradjuri man Shane Herrington In a new Wiradjuri-led study, we have combined traditional cultural knowledge and archaeological methods to develop culturally and scientifically informed understanding of these The introduction of cultural protocols represents an important step towards understanding, respecting and representing Indigenous world-views, encouraging culturally appropriate Explore Wiradjuri Country on a guided cultural tour near Orange, NSW. This ancient and rich culture has a profound history that stretches back thousands of years. 1 Custodians of Tradition: The Wiradjuri people have long been the custodians of their ancestral lands, passing down generations of knowledge, stories, and cultural Traditional Wiradjuri Culture Wiradjuri Country There were many thousands of people who spoke the Wiradjuri language, making it the largest nation in NSW. We acknowledge the Elders, past and This article explores the concept of survivance and its importance in protecting First Nations cultural narratives within the arts. In partnership with Visit Canberra, fibre artist and Wiradjuri woman The Australian Museum has a small collection of objects from Peak Hill in NSW, including miniature weapons, boomerangs and a carved tree. On the verge of cultural extinction due to colonial settlement, he aims to create cultural awareness so that The history of Canberra stretches back far beyond European settlement. The Wiradjuri people occupied a This community strengthening work is, consequently, a reflection of the wise practices of numerous Wiradjuri elders and other community-spirited leaders The Yindyamarra Winhanganha (respectful thinking) framework provides a culturally appropriate and respectful foundation for research and artistic practices rooted in My name is Uncle Dale Carr (Elder), founder of Wiradjuri Cultural Art. Prior to invasion, Wiradjuri had control over their lives, but this control was With Australia experiencing progressively longer bushfire seasons and high intensity wildfires, the traditional burning practices used by many Come along for a cultural day with Shane Herrington from Wolgalu Footprints and Ruth Davys Giilangyaldhaanygalang Welcome to Country - Aunty Edna Stewart Guided by Wiradjuri values and my lived experience, I seek to honour the resilience, creativity, and strength of Wiradjuri Ancestors and Transgrid has partnered with First Nations leaders in the Central West region to carry out a cultural burn on Wiradjuri Country to help regenerate a critically endangered ecological The Wiradjuri People The Wiradjuri people are the people of the three rivers – the Wambool (Macquarie), the Calare (Lachlan) and the Murrumbidgee. According This subject focuses on developing student knowledge of the cultural heritage of the Wiradjuri people. Preserving and revitalising the Wiradjuri language and cultural practices. Wiradjuri funerals are eviden ce of the transformative capacity of ontologies of personhood and socialities, self and ANU ecologists and a cohort of New South Wales Local Aboriginal Land Councils are joining together on a Marara and dhabuganha form part of a connected system of Wiradjuri lore, beliefs, traditional cultural practices and Country that involved He is a Wiradjuri Wolgalu man. Working with The Wiradjuri nation is the largest cultural footprint in NSW - from the Blue Mountains in the east, to Hay in the west, north to Nyngan and south to Albury Aboriginal people used a vast range of plants for various purposes, including making tools and implements, medicines, food (bush tucker), shelter and ceremonies and spirituality. The trip, attended by Aboriginal people from across Wiradjuri country, was an extension of the main training and cultural mentoring program Discursive spaces and contradictions This paper and the concerns it raises developed from my study of Wiradjuri people's relationships to land, as part of a study of the Wiradjuri Regional Cultural Preservation: The Emu totem plays a vital role in preserving Wiradjuri culture, reminding future generations of their ancestral heritage and the values they uphold. Marara mark the dhabuganha (burials) of Wiradjuri men of high standing, representing part of traditional cultural practices that extend into the Earlier this year, Wiradjuri Blak Queer artist Clinton Hayden was confronted with cultural and professional harm at the hands of an arts Key facts Building practical education for Cultural burning and First Nations ecological practices. Each marara In this paper I will use my Wiradjuri Nation as a case study in my own cultural practices of Kangaroo Cloak making. The Wiradjuri nation has its own language, customs laws and The Aboriginal tribe name in Wellington, NSW is the Wiradjuri. Drawing from personal experiences as a Wiradjuri Blak Established in 2003, Wiradjuri Condobolin Corporation (WCC) was created to honor and advance the rights, culture, and wellbeing of the Wiradjuri Condobolin community. A RECENT DISCOVERY on Wiradjuri country in New South Wales shows some of We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The Wiradjuri people occupied a large part of central NSW. Mythlok is committed to preserving and This paper examines the concept of Wiradjuri identity and its relationship with land, emphasizing the historical and socio-political dimensions that have contributed to the perceived The Wiradjuri nation is the largest Aboriginal nation in New South Wales and one of the largest Aboriginal nations in Australia. His cultural knowledge comes from the local elders Aunty Alice Williams, Uncle Rod Mason and Uncle Vince Bulger. I am a proud Wiradjuri man from Talbragar River - (Dhalburagaa bila) (Dubbo) with at least 5 generations of Wiradjuri Discover WCC programs: language preservation, youth empowerment, community services, and sustainable business ventures for Wiradjuri people. They survived as skilled hunter-fisher-gatherers, in family groups or clans, and many still use knowledge of hunting and gathering techniques as part of their customary life. There were many thousands of people who spoke the Wiradjuri language, making it the largest nation in NSW. . The Wiradjuri people, are known as the 'people of the three The Wiradjuri people (Wiradjuri northern dialect pronunciation [wiraːjd̪uːraj]; Wiradjuri southern dialect pronunciation [wiraːjɟuːraj]) are a group of Aboriginal Australian people from central New South Wales, united by common descent through kinship and shared traditions. Fostering cultural pride and inclusivity, Wiradjuri language classes are transforming regional schools—discover how these programs are shaping communities and inspiring change. Now, across Wiradjuri country in the Central The cause of the 2019–20 “black summer” bushfires that swept across Australia— burning over 40 million acres and 3,000 homes and killing 33 people —can be Dharramulan Introduction The Wiradjuri people, one of Australia’s largest Aboriginal groups, hold a deep cultural heritage rooted in spiritual beliefs and I feel weird about egg painting and carving knowing how sacred they are but it's wiradjuri, gamilaraay and yuwalaraay etc right to engage in these cultural practices on their countries For Wiradjuri people they are sacred locations that tell a story about Wiradjuri Lore, beliefs, traditional cultural practices and Country, and Baiame is a prominent figure in Aboriginal Australian mythology, revered as the creator god and sky father by several tribes “For Wiradjuri people they are sacred locations that tell a story about Wiradjuri lore, beliefs, traditional cultural practices and Country, and This has been the focus of our collaboration with the Wiradjuri nation in developing the Wiradjuri Language & Cultural Heritage Recovery Project. These gods are central How the Wiradjuri people, indigenous to the Central West of New South Wales, survived European settlement. Language Centre: We operate as one of more than 20 ILA funded language centres Australia wide. Their connection to the land is The Wiradjuri nation is the largest cultural footprint in New South Wales, and the second largest group, geographically in Australia. Both are teachers and work predominantly within the ield of education (Lynette is at Sydney University, Diane is based in Dubbo, and works across scho The Wiradjuri community, NSW state government and archaeologists have collaborated to uncover a hidden history of Wiradjuri Marara and dhabuganha form part of a connected system of Wiradjuri lore, beliefs, traditional cultural practices and Country that involved men, women and children together. Trees marked by Aboriginal cultural practices are a distinctive part of the Australian landscape. Visit cultural sites and nibble on bush tucker The document provides information on traditional Wiradjuri culture in New South Wales, Australia. Need for collaborative partnerships to develop culturally appropriate curriculum and resources. Governed by a Their stories offer valuable perspectives on land management, cultural sustainability, and spiritual practices. Join Wiradjuri cultural projects and community initiatives. Being self-taught in the field and lacking any formal qualifications, he was often living cultures in the world. The The tours led by Indigenous Cultural Adventures are a great way to explore Wiradjuri Country. The results build new, culturally and scientifically informed understandings of practical and symbolic aspects of Wiradjuri culture, with marara and dhabuganha viewed not as individual Wiradjuri Heritage and Indigenous History The Wiradjuri people were the original inhabitants of the Albury region along the Murray River. very specific beliefs and practices. Students will explore topics related to the restoration of Wiradjuri intellectual and The Wiradjuri Study Centre was constructed with the express purpose of promoting the study and understanding of Wiradjuri culture. gnnf leewj twsd zwb efcqz ctwzx vfpjc cwwi ypuiclba dbwcj