Murrundindi
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Murrundindi is the ngurungaeta
of the Wurundjeri
people, a descendant of William Barak
. He succeeded James Wandin
in this position in February 2006.
Murrundindi and brother Warendj regularly conduct cultural education programs in pre-schools, primary and secondary schools throughout Melbourne
. They visit school 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.
on 13 January 13 1840.
Ngurungaeta
Ngurungaeta is a Wurundjeri word meaning 'head man' or 'tribal leader'. Ngurungaeta held the same tribal standing as an Arweet of the Bunurong and Wathaurong people...
of the Wurundjeri
Wurundjeri
The Wurundjeri are a people of the Indigenous Australian nation of the Woiwurrung language group, in the Kulin alliance, who occupy the Birrarung Valley, its tributaries and the present location of Melbourne, Australia...
people, a descendant of William Barak
William Barak
William Barak , was the last traditional ngurungaeta of the Wurundjeri-willam clan, based around the area of present-day Melbourne, Australia...
. He succeeded James Wandin
James Wandin
James Wandin , also known as Jim, Jimmy, or Juby, was the ngurungaeta of the Wurundjeri till his death in February 2006...
in this position in February 2006.
Murrundindi and brother Warendj regularly conduct cultural education programs in pre-schools, primary and secondary schools throughout Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
. They visit school 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
Healesville Sanctuary
Healesville Sanctuary, or the Sir Colin MacKenzie Fauna Park, is a zoo specializing in native Australian animals. It is located at Healesville in rural Victoria, Australia, and has a history of breeding native animals. It is one of only two places to have successfully bred a platypus, the other...
who nominated him for a reconciliation award in 1997.
Battle of Yering
On 13 January 2007 Murrundindi unveiled a plaque and pictograph at Yarra Flats Billabongs commemorating the Battle of YeringBattle of Yering
The Battle of Yering was a conflict between Indigenous Australians of the Wurundjeri nation and the Border Police which occurred on 13 January 1840, on the outskirts of Melbourne-Frontier Conflict:...
on 13 January 13 1840.