Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation

Ngawiya (Sea Turtle)

Kiju (Crab) and Malka Bina (Mud Mussel)

Kirbaji (Dugong) and Ngawiya (Sea Turtle)

Warru Warru Murruku (Men’s Business)

Warru Warru Murruku (Men’s Business)

Janbal (Quandongs)

Kurranji (Cassowary) The cassowary is one of the most important animals for our Kuku Yalanji people. The cassowary is the boss of the rainforest. He is dangerous but he also helps grow many of the plants we used to collect for food, medicine and tool making. How does he do Read more…

Kurriyala (Carpet Snake) The carpet snake used to be an important food animal for our ancestors. They wrapped the meat in native ginger leaves and cooked it on the hot coals of the ground oven. They also used the skin to make head bands or skillfully sewed blankets to keep the Read more…

Yindili (Kingfisher)

Birmba (White Cockatoo) Birmba (White Cockatoo) is my family totem. It has been passed down from generation to generation. They always remind me of my grandfather, my sister and other family members who have passed on. White Cockatoos are like protective spirits for me and my family. They will give Read more…