Person: Uncle Gary Campbell
Djiringandj man Gary Campbell lives in Wallaga Lake on the Far South Coast. He is passionate about keeping the Yuin culture alive and passing the traditions on to the next generation. Gary frequently takes part in community festivals as a guest speaker, panel member or yarning circle host and often visits local schools to share his cultural knowledge. He comes from a prominent fishing family on Yuin Country.
Caring for Country
Gary Campbell talks about caring for Country, why the Lake is sick and his goals for reducing mess and caring for Country and community….
Dreaming and Religion
Gary Campbell talks about the Dreaming and religion. He explains the Dreamtime and what the afterlife is for Yuin people….
Dulagaal and Bunyip
Gary Campbell talks about the dulagaal and the bunyip. He shares the stories of why the dulagaal is so scary….
Invasion Day / Survival Day Australia Day
Gary Campbell talks about January 26 and what the date means to him….
Messengers
Gary Campbell talks about messengers and shares who different messengers are and what messages they bring….
Spirits
Gary Campbell talks about spirits. He shares the importance of spirits, the way they’re part of their belief system and the messages they bring….
Trading
Gary Campbell talks about trading and what types of things would be traded and who Yuin mob would trade with….
Bean Picking
Gary Campbell shares stories about bean picking and shares some memories from his time growing up as a bean picker….
Burial Sites
Gary Campbell talks about burial sites on Country and how they’ve been disrespected or built over….
