Where did the Quandamooka People live?

Queensland
The Quandamooka people are Aboriginal Australians who live around Moreton Bay in Southeastern Queensland. They are composed of three distinct tribes, the Nunukul, the Goenpul and the Ngugi, and they live primarily on Moreton and North Stradbroke Islands, that form the eastern side of the bay.

What is the quandamooka culture?

Quandamooka people have retained distinctive culture and are living proof of continuous occupation and cultural practice. Traditional practices have been upheld in contemporary form with the Quadamooka people caring for Country.

Who are the traditional owners of the Redlands?

The Quandamooka People have been Traditional Owners of much of the area we now call Redlands Coast for more than 21,000 years. See links below for information on native title, and the history and heritage of Quandamooka Country, as well as useful Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community contacts.

Who are the traditional owners of Moreton Bay?

The Quandamooka People are the Traditional Owners of Land and Sea Country within the world-renowned pristine waters of Queensland’s, Moreton Bay.

How old are the people of the Quandamooka?

Scientists say at least 25 000 years, however we say longer. Our traditional estate – Quandamooka, the waters and islands of Central and Southern Moreton Bay and the coastal land and streams between the Brisbane to Logan Rivers, gave life to us in a time beyond memory. There are three clans that comprise the Peoples of the Quandamooka.

Where is Quandamooka country in South East Queensland?

Moreton Bay lies at the heart of Quandamooka Country, the traditional lands of the Quandamooka Peoples, a First Nation of over 2000 traditional owners from South East Queensland, Australia.

Why are the Quandamooka people important to Moreton Bay?

The Quandamooka People, the Traditional Custodians of Moreton Bay, have nurtured this region and its land and sea resources for the past 25,000 plus years. Dispossessed of their Country through the colonial process, the Quandamooka People lost the ability to care for their Country.

Who is responsible for cultural heritage in Quandamooka?

QYAC is required to operate in compliance with the CATSI Act and is regulated by ORIC. QYAC is also the registered Cultural Heritage Body under the Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Act 2003 (Qld). It is responsible for cultural heritage management across the Quandamooka estate.

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