NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. It is also acknowledged that the land was accessed by peoples of the Tharawal and Gandangara Nations. Were the clock wound back and the proposed standard adopted in the past, it would mean that many who have settled here in Australia would not have become citizens. The Early Years: The First Liverpool Council, Expressions of Interest for Council events, Development Consents and Complying Development Certificates 101s, Legal Proceedings involving Liverpool City Council, Order your 10.7, 603, 121ZP & 735A Certificates, Informal Request for Information Application, Formal Request for Information Application, Start and grow your business in Liverpool, Expressions of Interest for Council events and campaigns, Requirements for Domestic oil or solid fuel heating appliance (other than a portable appliance), Local Strategic Planning Statement and Land Use Strategies, Sydney Western City Planning Panel (SWCPP), Liverpools Local Environmental Plan Review, Fifteenth Avenue Smart Transit (FAST) Corridor, Railway Street Shared Spaces Demonstration Project, Archived Public Exhibitions and Notices 2022, Archived Public Exhibitions and Notices 2021, Archived Public Exhibitions and Notices 2020. We have a large, growing membership of over 700 Aboriginal people. Liverpool City Council is privileged to have three local Aboriginal Land Councils operating within its LGA: Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council, Deerubin Local Aboriginal Land Council and Tharawal Local Aboriginal Land Council. Dharawal Country largely lies across the Illawarra region, however, includes some southern Sydney suburbs. Gandangara Local Aboriginal Land Council (GLALC) acknowledges the families within the Cabrogal Clan of the Darug Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land we span. Cabrogal clan of the Darug Nation and peoples of the Dharawal and Gundungurra Nations are the traditional owners of the land. Those who share their cultural expressions do so for the purpose of widening the cultural choices of a majority, in exchange for their presence being accepted or tolerated. We also acknowledge that the Dhurawal and Dharuk Nations continue to have a long standing relationship with this country and its people. Explore artworks that have recently entered the collection. [4], The Gandangara were formed into a variety of hordes, among which were the, In 1802, the explorer Francis Barrallier met the Gundungara people as his party moved through "The Cowpastures" southwest of Sydney, crossing the Nattai to the Wollondilly River and up to the heights above where Yerranderie now stands. We acknowledge that this land was also accessed by peoples of the Dhurawal and Darug Nations. Gandangara raiding bands, harvesting crops on settlers' properties,[10] also attacked the Thurrawal and Dharug, so that the latter two began to collaborate against them, by helping the British authorities, and seeking refuge in squatters' settlements. I/we acknowledge that this land was also accessed by the Cabrogal clan of the Dharug Nation. Multiculturalism becomes a bargain. At Gandangara Transport Services we provide transport for eligible and vulnerable people in our community, who are either living a long way from available public transport or prefer to use our service. Meetings are held quarterly. If you wish to be part of the Aboriginal Consultative Committee or want to find out more about various Aboriginal events or Local Aboriginal History, please contact the Community Development Worker. It is a stretch to suggest their numbers have soared. Email Council's Community Development Worker here. Jack, real name unknown 9. . Recent post: . I acknowledge the traditional Custodians of this land, the Cabrogal Clan of the Darug nation and pay my respects to Elders past and present. Click here for information on the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags. The area also features a number of engraving sites. Georges Riverkeeper acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Georges River, the Kamegal, Bedigal, Cabrogal, Cannemegal, Gweagal and Norongerral people of the Eora, Dharug and Dharawal nations and we pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future. Casula Powerhouse recognises and celebrates the rich history, creativity, and endurance of the First Peoples of Australia the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Here, then, is the connection between the arts and human rights. Macquarie ordered the 46th Regiment under Captain James Wallis to round up all Aborigines from the Hawkesbury down to these southern areas. Boatswain Maroot was born about 1793 at the Cooks River (Gumannan) near Botany,the son of Maroot the elder (c1773-1817) of the Gameygal people that occupied the north shore of Kamay (Botany Bay), and Grang Grang. And while Muslims living in Australia may have grown in number, they represent 2.6 per cent of the population. Piala, vulgo dict Black Rose 3. We want our students to be obtaining the best knowledge and self- confidence that led them to career prosperity in future. Council provides a number of initiatives to promote and celebrate Aboriginal culture within Liverpool. We acknowledge that this land was also accessed by peoples of the Dhurawal and Darug Nations. Here is a sample of some of the headlines: Migrant nation born as Christian heritage fades, Muslim population in Australia soars to 600,000 as religion becomes the nations second-biggest a 77% jump in the past DECADE, according to Census, Welcome to Chinatown: How Sydney has become more Asian than European with 500 per cent rise in Chinese-born residents. Whether there is mutual respect generated through that exchange is perhaps another thing. Rose's girl. Each community (Aboriginal Tribal Area) has their own way of performing this practice. International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination; 22 March: National Close the Gap Day. We are committed to showcasing and celebrating the creativity, skill and experiences of artists living and working in the Liverpool region. In terms of religious affiliation, those numbers who have soared are those who have no religion a group that now constitutes 30 per cent of the population. We would like to acknowledge the Cabrogal Clan of the Darug Nation who are the traditional custodians of the land that now resides within Liverpool City Council's boundaries and the land that Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre is built on. It is strange to think we are contemplating holding naturalised citizens to a standard that many Australian born citizens couldn't meet. "Casula Powerhouse: Celebrating Art, Community and Cultural Diversity", "Ancestors to rest in peace in their homeland of Appin", "A Methodological History of Australian Linguistic Classification", Proceedings of the American Philosophical Society, "Some Mythology of the Gundungurra Tribe, New South Wales Part 3", "New insights into Gundungurra place naming", "Fragments of a Song - A Brief Search for Historical Truth", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gandangara&oldid=1137912334, Gundungurra people have their own language, which shares many similarities with the Ngunnawal language, This page was last edited on 7 February 2023, at 01:33. But we can all appreciate that someones dignity can be connected with how they or, to be more specific, the group they belong to are depicted in the public sphere. [b], In 1828, there was some interaction between the Surveyor-General, Thomas Mitchell, and the Gandangara, near Mittagong. Hearing a child's cry and a barking dog in the bush, Wallis lined up his soldiers to search for the fugitives. Each clan typically included 50 to 100 people. Check back in a few weeks or provide your contact details to receive updates on coming events, forums and local Aboriginal matters. That the social change brought by migration is threatening an Australian identity or way of life. [13] Their skulls, together with that of another beheaded woman, were exchanged for 30 shillings and a gallon of rum each in Sydney, according to the recollections of William Byrne in 1903,[13] and were sent to England where they were lodged for study at Edinburgh University, and were only returned recently,[15] in 1991 and 2000, and negotiations have been underway for over a decade to have the remains, in Canberra, buried. The clear implication to be drawn from such headlines, and the accompanying reporting, is that Australia is now at risk of losing its British, European, Western or Christian heritage, and of becoming too Asian or Islamic. [21] In a 2021 FlyLife article, Karl Brandt proposed the Australian lungfish as the inspiration for Gurangatch. Liverpool's community is wonderfully diverse. In 1816, 7 settlers, 4 on the Nepean and 3 at Macquarie's wife's property at Camden, were killed as the Gandangara came out of the hill lands in search of food. While it is true that the majority of migrants who now settle in Australia are from countries in Asia, it is untrue to suggest that the population in general has become more Asian than European in background. Gurangatch, not wholly a serpent, but part fish, and part reptile, camped in the shallows of an area known as Murraural, specifically at the junction of the Wollondilly and Wingeecaribbee rivers. Aboriginal people on the Georges River from 1820, Indigenous knowledge about Georges River seasons, Designed & developed by Art of Multimedia. The 2020 NAIDOC events have been postponed to a later date because of COVID-19 concerns. Type Ethnic group While we often regard the advent of Modern Australian cuisine as a sign of cultural sophistication, it can also be a convenient excuse not to engage more deeply. The Darug people were spread out all over the Cumberland Plain. Casula Powerhouse recognises and celebrates the rich history, creativity, and endurance of the First Peoples of Australia the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Too often, the issue of diversity is dismissed, consigned as an after-thought by those who dont understand its importance. Each day we learn to live in a community that is part of the oldest living culture on Earth in which all our ancestors look upon us with pride. Clara 4. If you would like to learn more about Liverpool's rich local Aboriginal culture and its hidden gems, contact Council's Community Development Worker. The Cabrogal (or Cobragal) were theAboriginal peoplein the Fairfield and Liverpool areaaround the Georges River and Cabramatta Creek. Cabramatta Tribe c1840. The ethnonym Gundangara combines lexical elements signifying both "east" and west'. When Mirraga caught up with his prey, he would flail away at him with a club (boodee), while Gurangatch would strike by thrashing his tormentor with a whipping from his tail. "[7] Most of their land was initially not appetizing for early settlers, given the poor quality of the Nepean sandstone soils, and in a bid to stop encroachments they are said to have petitioned Governor King successfully in order to secure protected access to their riverine yam beds. 9. Australian Institute for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, Australia Council: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts, Australian Indigenous Mentoring Experience, Australian Federal, State and Territory Governments Entry Point, Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care, National Library of Australia Community Heritage Grants, Heritage NSW: The Aboriginal Heritage Information Management System, Australian Museum: Aboriginal Sydney Resources, University of Sydney: A History of Aboriginal Sydney, Indigenous Land and Sea Corporation (Commonwealth), Australians for Native Title and Reconciliation, Australian Broadcasting Corporation - Indigenous, Gadigal Information Services/ Koori Radio, Customer Service Centre Shop R1, 33 Moore Street, Liverpool, NSW 2170Open Monday - Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm, 1300 36 2170 Calling from interstate: (02) 8711 7000 Open Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5pm After hours LCC Ranger 1300 36 2170. Despite competing priorities Aboriginal culture lives on in the Georges River. [4], Their neighbours are the Dharug and the Eora to their north,[5] Darkinung, Wiradjuri Ngunawal and Thurrawal, (eastwards)[5] peoples. All Rights Reserved, BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, CHC43015 Certificate IV in Ageing Support, Integrity of conduct & spirit of cooperation. Visitor, or Envoy, from Richmond Tribe 8. The Salt Pan Creek Camp was never a reserve or a mission. The Liverpool area was also the home of the Cabrogal clan of the Dharug people. Wallama Mulumulu - Many Falling Stars Returning, Campfires on the Castlereagh (shared land, sacred ground). Contact +61 02 8711 7123; reception@casulapowerhouse.com; 1 Powerhouse Road . According to the local historian Anne-Maree Whitaker, what followed on 17 April 1816 was a massacre. Featured in this highlight set are artworks most recently published to the site. These are some of the names of the Darug clans and the area in which they lived, Bediagal - Georges River, Bidjigal - Castle Hill, Boolbainora - Wentworthville, Burraberongal - Richmond, Burramattagal - Parramatta, Cabrogal - Liverpool, Cannemegal (warmuli) - Prospect, Cattai - Windsor, Gomerrigal (tongara) South Creek, Kurrajong, Mulgoa - Our vision is to equip our students with the skills and experience to prepare them for a career in the globalised economy, through a supportive, caring and family environment. Stories of refugees who have studied Australian history and politics, and who have had to take the citizenship on multiple occasions before passing. Again, the effect has been to signal that some groups are either undesirable or are incompatible with Australian society. It's a great setup with some awesome plot threads that will keep us hooked for more! 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