Where are Wiradjuri from?

Where are Wiradjuri from?

New South Wales, Australia
Known as the people of the three rivers, Wiradjuri people have inhabited modern-day New South Wales, Australia for at least 60,000 years. At the time of European colonization, there were an estimated 3,000 Wiradjuri living in the region, representing the largest cultural footprint in the state.

When did the Wiradjuri tribe start?

It was the 7th of May 1815 when Governor Lachlan Macquarie, fresh from his journey across the Blue Mountains, erected a flagstaff and started a new settlement called Bathurst.

What does Wiradjuri mean in Aboriginal?

wiradjurinoun. Wiradjuri tribe name comes from Wiradjuri word for ‘no’ which is ‘wiray’ Many tribes in soiuth eastern NSW based their language and nation name on their word of ‘no’

Where is the Wiradjuri tribe located in NSW?

Country. The Wiradjuri are the largest Aboriginal group in New South Wales. They once occupied a vast area in central New South Wales, on the plains running north and south to the west of the Blue Mountains.

What language did the Wiradjuri speak?

Wiradjuri (/wəˈrædʒʊri/; many other spellings, see Wiradjuri) is a Pama–Nyungan language of the Wiradhuric subgroup. It is the traditional language of the Wiradjuri people of Australia. A progressive revival is underway, with the language being taught in schools. Wiraiari and Jeithi may have been dialects.

Who are the Wiradjuri people of Bathurst?

The Wiradjuri People are the people of the three rivers – the Wambool (Macquarie), the Calare (Lachlan) and the Murrumbidgee. They have lived in these lands and along these rivers for more than 40,000 years.

What is the Wiradjuri tribe?

The Wiradjuri are the largest Aboriginal group in central New South Wales, by area and population. The people of the Wiradjuri country are known as “people of three rivers” being the Macquarie river (Wambool), Lachlan River (Kalari) and the Murrumbidgee River (Murrumbidjeri) which border their lands.

Is Dubbo a Wiradjuri country?

Wiradjuri traditional country includes the townships of Dubbo, Condobolin, Orange, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Narrandera, and Griffith. The Wiradjuri people are represented by the Wiradjuri Council of Elders and each community has established their own form of governance to represent local interests.

Who are the traditional owners of Dubbo?

The Tubbagah People of the Wiradjuri Nation are Dubbo’s traditional owners. With Aboriginal people making up 10 per cent of the local population (2006 Census), you’ll find many iconic events, sites and landmarks across the City that represent Aboriginal tradition and heritage.

Is Wiradjuri a country?

Wiradjuri country is the largest in NSW, stretching from the eastern boundary of the Great Dividing Range. Drawing a line from the present towns of Hay and Nyngan approximates the western boundary. While Gunnedah and Albury mark the northern and southern boundaries of Wiradjuri country.

Is Bathurst Wiradjuri country?

The Bathurst Wiradjuri was the most easterly grouping of the Wiradjuri nation. Their totem is the goanna.

How do you say hello in Wiradjuri?

Why not say ‘Hello’ in an Aboriginal Language? Wominjeka means Hello/Welcome in the Woiwurrung language of the Wurundjeri people of Kulin Nation – the traditional owners of Melbourne. Yumalundi means Hello in the Ngunnawal language.

Where did the Wiradjuri tribe live in Australia?

The Wiradjuri lived in extended family groups of around thirty men, women and children, moving between different camp sites across their traditional lands, which covered an area of approximately 40 miles (or 64 kilometres) square. They made periodic journeys throughout this well-watered country around the Wambool River.

Who are the Wiradjuri people of three rivers?

The people of the Wiradjuri country are known as “people of three rivers” being the Macquarie river (Wambool), Lachlan River (Kalari) and the Murrumbidgee River (Murrumbidjeri) which border their lands. The Wiradjuri people are the first inhabitants of this area and have been living here for thousands of years.

What kind of language is the Wiradjuri language?

Wiradjuri is a Pama–Nyungan family and classified as a member of the small Wiradhuric branch of Australian languages of Central New South Wales.

Who are the Wiradjuri people in Narrandera Shire?

The Wiradjuri people are the first inhabitants of this area and have been living here for thousands of years. We are very proud of this country and encourage you to enjoy its beauty and heritage in a way that is respectful and considerate of its sustainability.