Environment

The environment communicates through seasonal changes in our land, sky and waterways. Our spiritual connection to the environment enables us to read the health of Yuin Country.

The environment influences cultural practices.

We've got to look after our waterways. They're our bloodline.
Vivienne Mason from Narooma

Vivienne Mason from Narooma

Learn about the integral role of the environment

Aboriginal History of Bingi-Congo Walking Track
Aboriginal History of Bingi-Congo Walking Track

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The Bingi-Congo walking track forms part of the Dreaming Track utilised by the Brinja-Yuin people prior to European development. This article is also posted at the Bingi Dreaming track, Eurobodalla National Park....

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Astronomy

Astronomy

Patricia Ellis OAM talks about astronomy and the stars. She explains how stars are used for wayfinding and knowledge holding....

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Iconic south coast island gets Indigenous name
Iconic south coast island gets Indigenous name

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THE iconic Montague Island off the NSW south coast has been given a dual indigenous name in honour of the cultural significance of the island to the Yuin people. The process of renaming Barunguba Montague Island Nature Reserve was initiated by the traditional owners and announced by NSW Environment Minister Penny Sharpe on Tuesday....

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Mummuga Point

Mummuga Point

Vivienne Mason talks about Mummuga Point, the marine life that lives nearby and the way the water invigorates life....

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Radio: Indigenous communities hit hard by fires.
Radio: Indigenous communities hit hard by fires.

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Batemans Bay on the New South Wales south coast has been one of the communities hardest hit by the bushfires. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed leaving their owners camping out or staying with family, friends and even total strangers. Aboriginal elders are among those who've been forced into evacuation centres. The World Today speaks to Bunja Smith, a Walbunja elder of the Yuin nation and manager of the Booraja home care program in the Batemans Bay area....

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Significance of Water and Waterways

Significance of Water and Waterways

Vivienne Mason talks about the significance of water and waterways. She talks about the spirits and animals that live around and depend it....

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Water

Water

Lynne Thomas talks about the different types of water, their significance and the life within them....

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Significance of Water and Waterways

Vivienne Mason talks about the significance of water and waterways. She talks about the spirits and animals that live around and depend it.

Vivienne Mason talks about the significance of waterways.

Welcome to the Yuin Digital Keeping Place. This website is intended to record and share information on events and people that have impacted on Yuin history, language and lifestyle. Over the coming years, we will include an even wider and richer collection of stories from Yuin Families.