Jinibara
Traditional custodians of the Blackall Range and hinterland, the mountain people of the lawyer vine.
Words to know
The Jinibara people Jinibara people are Traditional Owners of Country in the Blackall Range, D'Aguilar Range and Conondale Range areas of the hinterland north-west of Brisbane. The name Jinibara comes from 'jini' (lawyer vine) and 'bara' (people)—they are the people of the lawyer vine. Jinibara comprises four sub-groups: Dungidjau, Dalla, Garumnga and Nalbo. They are known for their historic hosting of Bunya (Bonyi) nut festivals which drew gatherings of many nations every third year, and continue to maintain cultural practices, language revitalisation, and ceremonies on their Country. In 2012, Jinibara were formally recognised with native title rights to their traditional lands.
Bunya Nut gatherings hosted by Jinibara and Gubbi Gubbi with visiting nations
For many generations, Jinibara and Gubbi Gubbi people were hosts of major Bunya (Bonyi) nut gatherings held every third year, drawing visitors from distant nations for ceremony, trade, diplomacy and social connection. The largest gatherings were recorded at Baroon (now Baroon Pocket) and Buruja (now Villeneuve) in Jinibara Country on the Blackall Range.
Jinibara native title recognised by National Native Title Tribunal
The National Native Title Tribunal formally acknowledged the Jinibara People (including the Dungidjau, Dalla, Garumnga and Nalbo groups) as traditional owners of a large area covering the D'Aguilar, Blackall and Conondale ranges, granting native title rights to hunt, fish, educate, hold ceremonies and be buried on the land.
Places to go
Jinibara Resources
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