Bamanga Bubu Ngadimunku Aboriginal Corporation

Wild Berris (JunJun)

(LS): Karrkurr (Green Tree Frog)

(LS): Saltwater Crocodile 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 Read more…

(LS): Diwan (Scrub Turkey) with Eggs

(LS): Kudi (Barramundi)

Blue Quandongs inside Dilly bag

(LS): Diwan (Scrub Turkey) Diwan are bush food, an important source of meat. We also eat the eggs, they are a delicacy. The male bird looks after the nest and will not go far, as he has to protect the nest from bush goanna’s. If they come around he will Read more…

Yulba (Saltwater Mussel) 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 Read more…

(LS): Birmba (White Cockatoo) Birmba (White Cockatoo) is my family totem. It has been passed down from generation to generation.  White Cockatoos always remind me of my grandfather, my sisters and other family who have passed on. Th eyare like protective spirits for me, my family and my loved ones that Read more…

Walkarr (Bush Goanna)