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What is the traditional Aboriginal name for Melbourne?
Womindjeka / wominjeka! That means welcome in the languages of the Traditional Custodians of the area now called Melbourne.
Who are the traditional owners of Avondale Heights?
“We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land, the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung and Bunurong peoples of the Kulin Nation and pay our respect to their Elders, past, present and emerging.”
Who are the traditional owners of Docklands?
Lendlease respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land, the Boonwurrung and Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri) peoples of the Kulin Nation and pays respect to their Elders, past and present. Source: Three phases of Docklands History.
How much of Australia is owned by Aboriginal?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ rights and interests in land are formally recognised over around 40 per cent of Australia’s land mass.
What is Australia’s Aboriginal name?
Koori
Geographically-based names Koori (or Koorie) in New South Wales and Victoria (Aboriginal Victorians) Murri in southern Queensland.
Why is Melbourne called Naarm?
Melbourne’s History Melbourne is on the traditional lands of the Kulin nation. When visiting or planning your trip to Melbourne, you might come across references to ‘Naarm’ (or ‘Narrm’). This is the Aboriginal place name for the area where the city of Melbourne is located.
What is the Aboriginal name for Essendon?
The formally recognised Traditional Owners for the area in which Essendon is located are the Wurundjeri People. The Wurundjeri People are represented by the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Cultural Heritage Aboriginal Corporation.
Who are the traditional owners of Footscray?
The area around Footscray has been home to the Woiwurrung and Boonwurrung people for over 40,000 years. The Maribyrnong River’s name comes from the Aboriginal term ‘Mirring-gnay-bir-nong’, which translates as ‘I can hear a ringtail possum’.
Who is the largest landowner in Australia?
magnate Gina Rinehart
The mining magnate Gina Rinehart is Australia’s biggest landholder, controlling more than 9.2m hectares, or 1.2% of the entire landmass of the country, according to data compiled by Guardian Australia.
Who are the first Aboriginal people in Melbourne?
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have some dates to mark significant events associated with their history and culture. The City of Melbourne acknowledges that Aboriginal Australians were the first people of this land and have strived to retain their culture and identity since colonisation over 200 years ago.
Who are the Registered Aboriginal Parties in Victoria?
Some Traditional Owner groups have been appointed as Registered Aboriginal Parties by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council . Registered Aboriginal Parties have specific legal responsibilities to protect and manage cultural heritage under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006 (Read more – link to Aboriginal Victoria’s website).
What are the rights of traditional owners in Victoria?
Traditional Owners have unique rights to their country and in some cases statutory authority in relation to land and natural resource management and heritage, stemming from Native Title and cultural heritage legislation. Some Traditional Owner groups have been appointed as Registered Aboriginal Parties by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council .
How does the city of Melbourne support indigenous culture?
The City of Melbourne collaborates with its Indigenous community to develop its strategies, agreements and protocols that celebrate, support and expand Indigenous culture. Skip to main content Level 1:Home
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