What does the word Darkinjung mean?
What does the word Darkinjung mean?
Darkinjungnoun. The Aboriginal people of that territory. Darkinjungnoun. The extinct language of those people.
What is Darkinjung totem?
The whale is the totem of the Darkinjung People of the Central Coast of NSW. Aboriginal People considered stranded whales an important economic resource. They used the fat to varnish their spears, boomerangs and tools. They also used whale bones to manufacture utensils, weapons and for other uses such as shelter.
What is the Aboriginal word for kangaroo?
marlu
When “deadly” is wonderful
| Aboriginal word | Language group | Standard English or meaning |
|---|---|---|
| marlu | Warlpiri | kangaroo |
| marri | Noongar | bloodwood native to WA, red gum or Corymbia calophylla |
| mia mia | Ganay / Kurnai | hut |
| mish | Koorie & others | mission |
How do you say hello in Dharug?
Greetings from New South Wales
- DHARUG. Hello: Warami. Goodbye:Yanu.
- DHURGA. Hello and goodbye: Walawaani.
- KAMILAROI/GAMILARAAY. Hello: Yaama. Goodbye: Baayadhu.
- WIRADJURI. Are you well? Yamandhu marang. Goodbye friend: Yanhanhadu mudyi.
What kind of language is the Darkinjung language?
Darkinjung (Darrkinyung; many other spellings; see below) is an Australian Aboriginal language, the traditional language of the Darkinjung people.
Where is the Darkinjung Aboriginal Land Council located?
The Darkinjung LALC since its creation under the NSW Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW ALR Act) has been located on the Central Coast of New South Wales its boundaries stretch from Catherine Hill Bay to the North, Hawkesbury River to the South, Pacific Ocean to the East and Watagan Mountains to the West.
What did uncle des Benton say about Darkinjung country?
Uncle Des Benton gave the welcoming Acknowledgement of Country. The word “barang” means “tomorrow” in the Darkinjung language. The Barang Regional Alliance leads Empowered Communities for the NSW Central Coast region as the backbone organisation. Bara Barang, our host organisation, is an Aboriginal Central Coast Corporation.
What does Darkinjung mean in NSW Central Coast?
The afternoon featured a “yarn-up” with the local community. Uncle Des Benton gave the welcoming Acknowledgement of Country. The word “barang” means “tomorrow” in the Darkinjung language. The Barang Regional Alliance leads Empowered Communities for the NSW Central Coast region as the backbone organisation.