Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation

Jarruka (Scrubfowl)

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…

Kadanji (Black Cockatoo)

Janbal (Quandong) Janbal (Quandong) is good bush tucker. We gather the fruit from August to January when they are sweet and soft. The kernel of the fruit is very pretty and we often use it to make body adornments such as necklaces and earrings.

Yinjul (Rainforest Parrot)

Kirbaji (Dugong)

Wambiji (Platypus)

Ngujay (Freshwater Turtle)

Warru Warru Murruku (Men’s Business)

Ngawiya (Sea Turtle) In the past, sea turtles were an important food source for Kuku Yalanji people. Only men were allowed to hunt them. The men were also responsible for cooking them in a ground oven and distributing the meat to all the families. We ate turtle meat on special occasions such as the Read more…