They looked like animals or plants or insects but behaved just like humans. Ashes from fires, The beauty Many of these names describe something about that dialect. But we cannot see. Gidabal: the Geytenbeeks 1971 grammar and word-list; Wahlubal or Western Bundjalung: Crowleys 1978 grammar and wordlist is the most detailed available; Casino dialect: Smythes 1940s description first appeared in Crowley 1978; Minjangbal dialect of Byron Bay, Livingstone (1892), Biirin dialect of Rappville and the Baryulgil dialect, Crowley (n.d), Bundjalung dialect of Bungawalbin Creek, Holmer (1971), over 17 word-lists from various areas, Hargrave (Science of Man:1903). Kowunduh and I are very grateful and excited to be staying with some friends in a house for a little while in this beautiful location, with amazing surf beaches and lots of exploring to be done. Background I am speaking my own language. brother moved inland and occupied the Lismore district. Lets go later when the wind stops. This comment has been removed by the author. JINGI WALA Gday WITHA BAYAN how you going? Thank you once again for saying hello. This caused the first big waves on the sea and caused the three brothers canoe to sink on a reef at the mouth of the Richmond River, and the three brothers then swam ashore at the historical geographical location known as 'Shelley Beach', located atBallina, New South Wales, Australia (the area was called in Bundjalung language 'Bullinah', meaning place of many oysters in Njangbal language). Richmond region area the legend states that the three brothers made tees, like scarred trees, are one of the more visual examples of this island was a djurebil inhabited by a spirit who caused women to He established a bora ring ground on top of the mountain; this was "One of the last initiation grounds to be used by the Bandjalang People". Hi, We are also expecting another baby so baby names for boy and girl would be amazing. Can anyone help me? This mythology says that in the beginning the earth was flat, featureless and grey. kilometres north-west of Amphlett's Lagoon is a pine capped hill called Wow I really enjoyed reading your work.Youve obviously done a serious amount of research! The Rainbow Snake is a creature from Aboriginal mythology. intuition (Steele, 1984). discarded tools, food remains, sediments and material fallen from the Half-way down the Evans River, Goanna caught Rainbow Snake. 02 6736 6000 We wish to recognise the generations of the local Aboriginal people of the Tweed Bundjalung Nation who have lived in and derived their physical and spiritual needs from the forests, rivers, lakes and streams of this beautiful valley over many thousands of years as the traditional custodians of these lands. She'd be around 120 if she was still alive today. What? cultural rites and cultural obligation as they once were. Carved trees are Use Code FREESHIP. What is the bundjalung totem? These may include stone A totem is a natural object, plant or animal that is inherited by members of a Clan or family as their spiritual emblem. And help is appreciated. He protects the people from the snake or serpent. Goanna then stopped to eat some herbs to heal himself. Yuh ngali yanah buyan gala djahnanah. The Wiradjuri People are the people of the three rivers the Wambool (Macquarie), the Calare (Lachlan) and the Murrumbidgee. family These words below come from a variety of sources of language groups within the Bundjalung nation.mainly Gidhabal, Wahlubal and Wehlubal. movements also occurred as sea and land foods came into season. In doing so the three brothers founded the tribal groups of the Bundjalung Nation. FANTASTIC SITE..Has helped me a lot and I also enjoyed Gerry's interview. decoration. have babies. The Rainbow Snake is a creature from Aboriginal mythology. The territory of the. Stories and ramblings from a place where the waters run very deep. Clapsticks were used to establish a drumbeat rhythm on ceremonial dancing occasions. Unfortunately in all of this the local dialects became rarer and rarer to now where only a few can speak it fluently. people as links to their heritage, culture and dreaming, and in Emu callers (short didgeridoos about 30 centimetres (12in) long) were traditionally used by the Bundjalung when hunting (Eastern Australia Coastal Emus). Can someone tell me the Bundjalung word for home or our home. She called the ocean to anger and the wild seas forced 'The Three Brothers' back to land at Chinamans Beach, near Evans Head. country. When Rainbow Serpent spotted Dirawong heading towards him, he quickly turned, and this time he kept going until he reached Burraga (the Tasman Sea), and transformed himself into an island so Dirawong would not recognise him. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. In 1985 a 16 hectare of the southern part of Goanna Headland became the first aboriginal land grant in New South Wales. I put all the places I found stuff through the article. Once the seas had abated one of 'The Three Brothers' returned south to find their mother. In Thank you. Goanna reached the coast. Bundjalung Nation was hard hit with the invasion of white culture being on the East Coast. This fun website offers you messages from yourGuardian Angels, Brought to you by the same people who created Spirit Animals. culture and social life. Animal Symbolism videos are scheduled every Wednesday and Saturday on our YouTube channel. In the very beginning, three brothers, Mamoonh, Yarbirri (also known as 'yar Birrain') and Birrung, together with their wives and mother traveled from far across the sea, arriving on the Australian coast at the mouth of the Clarence River. The He wishes to guide you through your dreams. On returning to find she had been left behind, the mother climbed to the top of a hill and cursed them for abandoning her. happiness 1300 762 400 (Landline only), 247 Rouse Street, Tenterfield Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this website may contain images and voices of people who have passed away. 2 Comments, Sign up to get the latest on sales, new releases and more, Planet CorroboreeOpen 7 days a week10am - 6pm1/69 Jonson St, Byron Bay, NSW, 2481, AustraliaT: +61 2 6680 7884, Free Shipping On Orders Over $150. Interview with Gerry Bostock http://www.valeriebarrow.com/Interview-Gerry-Bostok.pdf Here is the source for that work, the link is included above. Half-way down the Evans River, Goanna caught Rainbow Snake. transformation http://www.valeriebarrow.com/Interview-Gerry-Bostok.pdf, http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2015/02/11/4177977.htm?site=northcoast, READ FULL STORY HERE ABOUT LAUREN'S JOURNEY, Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License, Permission to walk on the lands of the Ngarabal people. develop through contact as a result of some temporary increase in food Wherever the kangaroo rested, a The mysterious protector God the Goanna is a creator being of the Bundjalung people. Dirawong's gender is ambiguous. Goanna Headland is also significant as the site where the ancestors All caves should be considered significant unless It is believed that. Recapturing or nurturing pride of oneself. rivers and creeks. If youre honoured to be in the presence of a wild Goanna. After Lennox the brothers continued north to their final landing at Brunswick Heads, where they are said to have made the first wandaral or bora ring. major economic, spiritual and cultural importance to Aboriginal refuse pits, as well as burials and raised hut dwellings. Thousands of years later, a bora ground remains at Lennox Head, protected by the National Parks and Wildlife Service and is open to the public. While the three brothers repaired one of their canoes, their mother went to look for food. Australian Grand Prix 2019Australian Grand Prix AttendanceAustralian Grand Prix AmbassadorAustralian Grand Prix Annual ReportAustralian Grand Prix Albert ParkAustralian Grand Prix Association. April 04, 2020 And you can still hear Rainbow Snake and see Goanna today at Evans Head. :they have put Brunswick Heads south of Cape Byron, maybe meaning Ballina instead? I will have to try to find them. If not, you must do the inner work to restore your pride in yourself. . had two or three heads, At a distance of six religious practices were specific to certain localities. Hi I love this easy reference, thankstheres a serious error in the Map so you may want to notify the source so they may correct in a reprint? A Bundjalung nation Aboriginal dream time legend tells of three brothers, Mamoonh, Yarbirri (also known as 'yar Birrain') and Birrung, their mother and wives who landed at Gummingarr (which is now calledChinamens BeachatEvans Head, New South Wales, Australia) in canoes (made from the bark of aMoreton Bay Pine(Araucaria cunninghamii)). August 06, 2021 dreams Within the Lower Hello..can someone tell me what Bundjalung words mean water, coast, ocean/sea? Bundjalung Nation - Yaegle tribe - 'The Three Brothers' Story 5. When he felt better he resumed his chase. The Goanna Wiradjuri totem animal of the indigenous people of Bathurst. The clan associated with Ballina is the Nyangbul people. Like the Termite, people under this spirit animal are self-motivated and goal-driven. Ring-Tailed Cat (Scheduled April 10, 2023). Thus, it is a Your email address will not be published. This Bundjalung Nation Aboriginal dream-time legend tells of three brothers, Mamoonh, Yarbirri (also known as 'yar Birrain') and Birrung, who are said to have come from the sea. On a walkabout looking for their true selves. rebirth The major part of Goanna Headland is now a reserve with objectives to conserve aboriginal culture and heritage, preserve the native flora and fauna and provide recreational activities to the public. The motifs here are mainly tracks and lines ('tally marks'). from Grafton in the south, to Tenterfield in the west, and to Beaudesert and Beenleigh in the north. A weeum ("cleverman", "man of high degree of initiation" or "man with great powers") named Nyimbunji from the area known as Bungawalbin called on Dirawong to help protect a yabbra (bird) from the Rainbow Serpent. Burial locations generally occur close to water. Great site and adding to the culture of the area. Arriving back at the beach the grandmother grew very angry at being left behind and used her magic to summon up a storm making the first waves on what up till that point had been a waveless ocean. [4], According to Norman Tindale, various spellings and other names were used for the Bundjalung people:[4], According to R. H. Mathews, the Bundjalung rite of transition into manhood began with a cleared space called a walloonggurra some distance from the main camp. A number of archeological sites are located on Goanna Headland and within the Broadwater National Park (north of Evans Head). palm; if she wanted twins or triplets she would camp under a palm that In 1985 a 16 hectare of the southern part of Goanna Headland became the first aboriginal land grant in New South Wales. ", 2023 by the Ballina & District Historical Society. Hello and thank you for such and informative blog, I live in Kingscliff and would like to get some feedback as to the Country from Cudge to Kingscliff and South to Bogangar. Bundjalung Nation Aboriginal people have lived on and visited the place known as Goanna Dirawong and the Rainbow Serpent together created parts of the Richmond River, Goanna Headland . My partner is from Bundjalung tribe but does not know alot about his history. A Bundjalung nation Aboriginal dream time legend tells of three brothers, Mamoonh, Yarbirri (also known as 'yar Birrain') and Birrung, their mother and wives who landed at Gummingarr (which is now called, This Bundjalung Nation Aboriginal dream-time legend tells of three brothers, Mamoonh, Yarbirri (also known as 'yar Birrain') and Birrung, who are said to have come from the sea. It has two unusual features: certain syllables are strongly stressed while others are "slurred", and it classifies gender into four classes: (a) masculine (b) feminine (c) arboreal and (d) neuter. The three brothers returned overland to find their mother and stayed to settle this country. So I'm sitting outside the Ballina activities centre after having finished our Aboriginal Elders Group activities for today. as to why this mountain was called. Dirawong is associated with rain, and there is a rain cave on Goanna Headland where the elders of the Bundjalung people went to in the past to organise ceremonies for rain. Many ancestral spirits To the North are the many Bundjalung languages (Bundjalung, Wahlubal, Yugambeh etc) whose language is quite different. The Passover from an Astrotheological perspective. According to oral traditions this area was first settled by the Three Brothers and their descendants. Nyarram mala behn gudjahrra. This forced the brothers ashore at Ballina and they went overland back to retrieve the grandmother. or water supplies. And wishes no harm. All these words and others on our website come from a "Dictionary of Western Bundjaung" compiled by Margaret Sharpe, and takes in these main dialects; Birihn ( Rapville), Gidhabal (Woodenbong), Wahlubal (Tabulan), Wehlubal (Baryulgil) and . their first landing near Evans Head, and after two subsequent landings Bundjalung National Park is a special place. The Serpent turned around and bit Dirawong on the head. Work that Muurrbay has been involved in uses the following. Dirawong was nowhere to be seen, so Rainbow Serpent decided to go back west. The brothers, along with their grandmother, arrived in a canoe made from the bark of a hoop pine. 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The, According to oral traditions this area was first settled by the Three Brothers and their descendants. Before whites came, probably only one dialect was called "Bundjalung" (Origingally "Banjalang" around Evans head and Coraki) and there was no name for the whole language. Kind regards, Lisa. from Grafton in the south, to Tenterfield in the west, and to Beaudesert and Beenleigh in the north. power At one place they landed and created aspringof fresh water. further north, two of the brothers occupied the coast, while the third The brothers decided to separate and to populate the earth, Yarbirri went north, Mamoon to the west and Birrung to the south. fossil beds may be associated with dreaming tracks, occurring as a There are a number of stories telling of the Three Brothers. The Bundjalungpeople are a large Aboriginal nation, a federation of a number of groups of clans which occupy the land from Graftonon the Clarence riverof northern New South Wales north to the town of Ipswichand the Beaudesert, and west of there to Warwick (Geyen) in southern Queensland, and down around the other side of the Great Dividing Range Stolen Generation woman's journey to healing. When he felt better he resumed his chase. healing The Rainbow Snake is a creature from Aboriginal mythology. Bundjalung oral literature tells of a fight between Dirawong and the Rainbow Serpent, which created the Bungawalbin River, the Evans River, Pelican Island, Snake Island, other islands in the Evans River, and also an island at an unknown geographic location in the Pacific Ocean. Goanna was nowhere to be seen, so he decided to go back. In the Dirawong then laid down next to the coast, facing the Burraga, waiting for Rainbow Serpent to come back. Bundjalung Nation - Unknown tribe - 'The Three Brothers' Story 3. The mysterious protector God the Goanna is a creator being of the Bundjalung people. Then came the Dreamtime when giant creatures rose up from the plains. He lay down facing the sea, waiting for Rainbow Snake to come back. Country. Dialects include: Wahlubal, Yugambeh, Birrihn, Barryugil, Wiyabal, Minyangbal, Gidhabal, and Ngarrahngbal. Here is a list of animals found in the wider Bundjalung region and their language translations. Wiradjuri traditional country includes the townships of Dubbo, Condobolin, Orange, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Albury, Narrandera, and Griffith. It is situated ninety metres west of Gibbon Street and is also adjacent to the Megan Crescent cricket field. All For an update on Language teaching activities see: The Yugambeh Museum, Language and Heritage Research Centre aims to record and promote the traditional knowledge of their region, especially the Yugambeh language. reasonable conclusion that the people belong to that land and have both Great article! Bow your head, if he does the same he is at peace with you. They are now nearly extinct and only a small number remain. The grooves are the result of grinding stone to make a to have been based on the natural geographic phenomena of mountains, united anytime before the 18th century, with more than 20 main groups, Goanna then stopped to eat some herbs to heal himself. The Bundjalung people tell us that Rainbow Snake and Goanna worked together to create this area. Evans Head was known as Gummingarr, a name derived from gummi, meaning father's mother. Along the Pacific coast, the Gumbaynggirr lands stretch from the Nambucca River in the South to around the Clarence River in the North and the Great Dividing Range in the West. If you find this website helpful - tip me a few dollars. A deposit of red ochre at Goanna Headland originates from the wound where the Rainbow Serpent bit Dirawong.[1]. Our Council was first formed in 1989 in response to the Elders concern about leadership on the Cultural and Traditional values for the Bundjalung Nation. What he did is secret knowledge. It is far better to say we are of this land we were here first because we were always here and our land is as important to us as our own bodies so the idea that it can be bought and sold is slavery and therefor immoral and illegal.On another note; I thought Bunjalung mob were Gorri not Koori as stated in the article?Jiggi Walla tiddaEd Rountree, Hi, Would you please be able to let me know if Ibii or Ibee was a female Bunjalung name? In the desert, a sun shower is a life in itself, coming alive. (Photo credit: (Goanna Headland at sunset taken by me at Evans Head in December 2009) (Photo credit: Photo taken in 2005 of Main Beach Evans Head from Razorback Lookout on Goanna Headland (Photo credit: Official portrait of Captain James Cook (Photo credit: Western Kurrajong Tree used for Aboriginal Marriages at Bundjalung National Park NSW (Photo credit: English: Mt warning at sunset (Photo credit. At low tide there is said to be a stain marking the spot from where the water flowed. On her return she found her three sons had left without her, enraged at being left behind, she called out to the three brothers and in her anger struck the sea with a stick. One brother went south, another west and the third brother north. The Library is located on Gadigal Land and here for the enjoyment of all those who pass by. artifacts specifically axes, flint knives, seed grinders and specialized Recording introductory Bundjalung Wahlubal langugae lessons by Poppy Harry Walker. JAGI Ceremony, secret or sacred DANDI Cuddle, embrace, NANYI Me BUGUN Love, YOL Listen BUGAL Beautiful, BIHBI Baby BUHWI BIRA Breathe, YANINI Bring MAHMAN Father, MAHMI Mother BALABALEH Helpful Person, MIBILAHM Sweetheart, Lover MUGUL Lazy, Stubborn, BARIBUN Dream GALGALIMAY Music, NARUYN Glad, Happy NUNUHYN Feeling love, NAMUN Wise DAGAM Cloud, JA Eat JUGA To drink, MANAL -Ready,Ripe, cooked NANAYN Thirsty, BANGIM Head BINAN Ear, GAM-GAM Brain MURU Nose, MIYI- Eye YIBURU Face, DANGAN Hand DUNGAN Finger, JINAN Foot GIRAR Back, NYALAR Tears BUWI Breath, BARUN Boomerang, hunting or non returning, Hi, According to Bundjalung Legend, The Founding Three Brothers, Mamoonh, Yarbirri (also known as 'yar Birrain') and Birrung, made one of their famous landings at what is now Lennox Head said to be near today a group of black rocks on the beach. Grinding grooves are generally found around watercourses The greatest of all these beings took the form of the Rainbow Snake. Proudly created with Wix.com, The Bundjalung nation occupies land from north-east NSW to south-east Queensland; i.e. Informative and very touching. After the first Wandaral ceremony at Brunswick, The eldest brother, Yarbirri, made the laws. (RACAC 1996), Indigenous nation boundaries appear Wollumbin, the mountain today known as Mt Warning, towers 1100 metres above the sea. It is managed for the wider community by the. That man sang (a song). On the shadow side Goanna sometimes needs to protect himself from himself. patience . On the evening the novices are taken from their mothers around dusk, the men sing their way to this bora ground where a small bullroarer (dhalgugwn) is whirled. And you can still hear Rainbow Snake and see Goanna today at Evans Head. The spiritual meaning of Goanna is one of inner power and survival, learning to find your spiritual warrior within. Bundjalung people all share descent from ancestors who once spoke as their first, preferred language one or more of the dialects of the Lower-Richmond branch of the Yugambeh-Bundjalung language family. It is available online at, An electronic version of the Bundjalung-Yugambeh Dictionary is available online, Poppy Harry Walker created a set of six Language/culture DVDs. New animal posts are currently scheduled twice weekly, on Mondays and Thursdays. grinding groves are the physical remains of technology and as such are Maliyu dandaygambu yarbini. communities. By lifting his tail he makes rainbows. It was named by Captain James Cook in 1770, as a warning to . feast of Bunya Pine nuts, which these trees produced every three years Where have you come from? adaptability Mythologysaysthe 'Dirawong', an unseen spiritual creature also known as the goanna spirit, is one of theCreatorBeingsof the Bundjalung, that protects, guards, battles the Rainbow Snake, and helps the people. live in caves and overhangs. Goanna chased Rainbow Snake down towards the coast and as they went they formed parts of the Richmond River. An aerial view shows the headland has a rough outline showing the shape of a goanna, within which the spirit creature is believed to exist even today. sites. The landscape varied from towering mountains to the bountiful sea, providing an abundance of food and materials that met all their needs. to the disturbance of Aboriginal life by the invasion of Europeans. Here are just some of the reasons why: Water world Meet the locals An ancient landscape Plants and animals you may see Water world Bundjalung protects a variety of environments that feature water, including beaches, rivers, wetlands and lagoons. In this case, your message is, all things will work out in the end. The Rainbow Snake is a creature from Aboriginal mythology. As a creator being, he brings the rain through dance, while sun-worshipping, to conjure his most divine of comforts, a sun shower. intelligence I am trying to find out where the place Joongurrabah ngarian is? Gurgun Mibinyah means belonging to Mibiny speakers. Axe Burials have also been recorded on top of hills overlooking water or Even though it was very similar each language group had their own dialect and differences. providing a sense of identity and belonging. The hollows of trees were also sometimes used. trust It is the spiritual centre of their culture. Supported through the Australian Government's Indigenous Languages and Arts program. This is the most informative piece on the Bundjalung people i can find on the web so far.Full of priceless local knowledge and a deep respect for culture.Thankyou, by reading this i am able to get a clear picture of Bundjalung life following your heart paid off. They came from the land at the centre of the world when a massive catastrophe destroyed it. burial place of an important Elder or spiritual ancestor. He then went into the Evans River and coiled himself around and created Snake Island. Guiding others to stand up for and protect themselves is Goannas desert wisdom. If you have time to contact me my email is zoemariejerrat@gmail.comCheersZoe, Hi there, --- and as this page says, "-if you drop by please don't be shy please say hello at least and leave a comment if you can type." Artwork by John Kershaw of the Bundjalung Nation and local resident. DId you write this article yourself, or did you source it from somewhere else? All of these centres have large populations of Wiradjuri traditional owners. Camp Many thanksJasmine, Wonderful information, very helpful at this point.I have somehow found myself living at Tabulam. A variety of spelling systems are being used for different dialects. When he spotted Goanna heading towards him, he quickly turned, and this time he kept going until he reached the ocean, and made himself into an island so Goanna wouldn't recognise him. This fun website offers you all kinds of affirmations for all kinds of purposes. This decoy attracts the bird out of the bush making it an easy prey. The stories in the wind of wisdom and courage. An Dirawong reached the coast at Evans Head. agility Bundjalung is one of the Language Nests established by the Department of Aboriginal Affairs. Their boat, however, was blown out to sea in a storm, so 'The Three Brothers' decided to build canoes in order to return to their homeland far across the sea. Dunes associated with a prominent feature were often His body and his head became two rocks on the eastern side of the mountain. Bundjalung has four vowels, written: i, a, u and e, they can also be pronounced as a longer vowel. This recalls an incident in the legend where the grandmother of the three brothers went into the bush to gather fern roots; she could not be found when the three brothers prepared to paddle northward, and was therefore was left behind. In Australian Aboriginal mythology (specifically Bundjalung), Dirawong is a goanna Ancestral Being who taught humans how to live on the land, as well as important ceremonies and rituals. the kangaroo net during a hunt, but a big kangaroo hopped away The coastal Widje clan ventured no further than Rappville. [7], The Bundjalung used a variety of instruments, including blowing on a eucalyptus leaf, creating a bird-like sound. mounds of the bora grounds. Byron Bay was originally called CAVANBAH.which means Meeting Place. Their I didn't realise at the time I joined a Goddess circle, mainly to find solace from a patriarchal, greedy, autocratic insensitive society, that by honouring and respecting the feminine,I would be guided to 'the mob'.For the past two years I have been traveling around Australia and have been introduced to the aboriginal people, their stories and the history of this amazing country, of which I knew very little. There are ten consonants: b, d, dj, g, m, n, ng, ny, l, r, w and y. Nouns take many different suffixes (tag endings) to mark such roles as subject, object, instrument, location, movement towards, possession and to make feminine from masculine nouns. Another Totems are decided by an Elder or family member and are usually given at a young age or when a child goes through their Coming of Age Ceremony. He looked around. Jolanda worked in the Aboriginal Institute in Lismore. There are ten consonants: b, d, dj, g, m, n, ng, ny, l, r, w and y. Nouns take many different suffixes (tag endings) to mark such roles as subject, object, instrument, location, movement towards, possession and to make feminine from masculine nouns. significant as an educational tool as well as indicators of Aboriginal ceremonial significance to Aboriginal people, and they should not be Dialects include: Wahlubal (also known as Western Bandjalang), Yugambeh, Birrihn, the Barryugil dialect, Bandjalang, Wudjebal, Wiyabal, Wuhyabal, Minyangbal, Gidhabal, Galibal and Ngarrahngbal. today's society contemporary Aboriginal people may not be as steeped in All Yugambeh-Bundjalung Dictionary and Grammar can be ordered from the author at: https://margaretcsharpe.wordpress.com/all-yugambeh-bundjalung-dictionary-and-grammar/. Meanwhile, Snake had reached Evans Head. The Headland is believed by Bundjalung Nation Aborigines to be the body of the mythical Dirawong. 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