Murrundindi Explained
Murrundindi,[1] is the ngurungaeta of the Wurundjeri people and a descendant of William Barak. He succeeded James Wandin in this position in February 2006.[2]
Murrundindi and his brother Warendj regularly conduct cultural education programs in pre-schools, primary and secondary schools throughout Melbourne. They visit schools regularly and present the diversity of their Aboriginal culture to the children through song, dance, language, and music. Murrundindi also does educational work at Healesville Sanctuary, who nominated him for a reconciliation award in 1997.[3]
Battle of Yering
On 13 January 2007, Murrundindi unveiled a plaque and pictograph at Yarra Flats Billabongs commemorating the Battle of Yering on 13 January 1840.[4] [5]
Notes and References
- Web site: blak history month. annecto.au.
- News: Fraser. Rebecca. 9 March 2006. New title 'better than being Prime Minister'. Berwick News. Star News Group ABN. https://web.archive.org/web/20120722044645/http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/news/berwick/32/story/11357.html. 22 July 2012. 23 June 2018.
- Web site: State/Territory Award Certificate Murrundindi (VIC). austlii.edu.au. 23 June 2018.
- News: Gannaway. Kath. 24 January 2007. Important step for reconciliation. Mountain Views Mail. Star News Group ABN. dead. https://archive.today/20120918032709/http://www.starnewsgroup.com.au/story/33683. 18 September 2012. 23 June 2018.
- 23 January 2007. Shire Brings Focus to Special Billabongs . dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20080807044501/http://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Files/WE_26_January_2007.pdf. 7 August 2008. Shire of Yarra Ranges. Lilydale, Victoria. Government of Victoria. 23 June 2018.
