Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation
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Yindili (Kingfisher) The Kingfisher, known as Yindili in Kuku Yalanji language, is according to our culture one of the significant messenger birds. The Kingfisher will let us know when to expect a visit from families living in another community, And when we see a Kingfisher close by, we know that something good will soon Read more…
Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation
225182311985
Diwan (Scrub Turkey) Many years ago, our ancestors lived in harmony with the rainforest and other parts of the land, they knew many different ways of hunting and gathering for food. Diwan (Scrub Turkey) was an important food source for us. The women used to collect the eggs in a Read more…
Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation
225182311984
Makarr (Fish Trap) Fish traps are called Makarr in our language. They were made by men only. Our fathers and uncles used to make them with the lawyer vine. They stripped the stems and then soaked them in the river to keep them soft and bendy. They also had a special Read more…
Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation
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Jarruka Bulka (Scrubfowl Nest) Jarruka Bulka (Scrubfowl Nest) and the Diwan Bulka (Brush Turkey Nest) is essential to the survival of our hunting and gathering practices, as the women and girls collect the eggs from these nests, every season.The Jarruka Bulka is more sought after and is the larger of Read more…
Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation
225182311981
Jarruka Bulka (Scrubfowl Nest) Jarruka Bulka (Scrubfowl Nest) and the Diwan Bulka (Brush Turkey Nest) is essential to the survival of our hunting and gathering practices, as the women and girls collect the eggs from these nests, every season.The Jarruka Bulka is more sought after and is the larger of Read more…