The Yulba (Saltwater Mussel) is a favourite food in my family. We gather the shells from the mangroves and either cook them in the fire at the beach or take them home. I learned how to find them when I was a little girl and now I am teaching my own children.
The Yulba (Saltwater Mussel) is a favourite food in my family. We gather the shells from the mangroves and either cook them in the fire at the beach or take them home. I learned how to find them when I was a little girl and now I am teaching my own children.
The kookaburra has a cultural connection with the Yalanji clans, they are significant for being a spiritual sign.
The Salt water crocodile is a very important animal for us. We call it Bilgkamu in our Kuku Yalanji Language. Our ancestors – only the men – used to hunt the saltwater crocodile for food. My father told me that the hunters were given specific roles and responsibilities on how to hunt crocodiles. This knowledge was passed down passed from generation to generation.