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Ngangkin (Echidna) The Echidna is a very significant Totem for Kuku Yalanji Bama. It is sung and danced in ceremonies and has many secret meanings for us. Echidnas are very smart. They only come out in the cold season. Our old people used to make medicine out of certain parts Read more…
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
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Wakuka (Kookaburra) Wakuka (Kookaburra) is an important totem or spiritual being for our Kuku Yalanji clans. We call him a messenger bird because he lets us know when a family member has passed away.
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Wandi (Eagle) Wandi (Eagle) is a Kuku Yalanji name used to refer to all eagle species that inhabit our traditonal land and sea country. Wandi is an important Totem for all of our men. To this day they perform the stories of Wandi in public ceremonies and pass on the Read more…
Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation
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Wandi (Eagle) Wandi (Eagle) is a Kuku Yalanji name used to refer to all eagle species that inhabit our traditonal land and sea country. Wandi is an important Totem for all of our men. To this day they perform the stories of Wandi in public ceremonies and pass on the Read more…