Gurindji

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Aboriginal people of the Victoria River region in the Northern Territory, known for the historic Wave Hill Walk-Off led by Vincent Lingiari in 1966.

Gurindji country
About the Gurindji People

The Gurindji people Aboriginal people of the Victoria River region in the Northern Territory, known for the historic Wave Hill Walk-Off led by Vincent Lingiari in 1966.

Significant

Gurindji Mob

Vincent Lingiari
c. 1908 - 1988

Vincent Lingiari

I bin thinkin' this bin Gurindji country. We bin here longa time before them Vestey mob.

National Museum of Australia

Gurindji elder and Aboriginal land rights activist who led the historic Wave Hill Walk-Off in 1966, sparking the modern land rights movement in Australia.

Learn more about Vincent Lingiari

Made with love in Meanjin

Always will be is a privately run, Aboriginal owned and led project that aims to improve the connection people feel to country and the understanding people have about Aboriginal and Torres Strait cultures, history and people.