Galang ngurvindhau
Greeting / Good Day
Gull-ahng ngur-voon-dow
Meanjin is the Turrbal name for the spike-shaped land where Brisbane's city centre now stands. The area around the Brisbane River (Maiwar) has been a significant meeting place for Aboriginal peoples for over 65,000 years.
The Turrbal people Turrbal people are the Traditional Owners of much of the area now known as Brisbane (Meanjin), with strong cultural, spiritual and economic connections to the Brisbane River and surrounding lands. Their country includes parts of the northern and central Brisbane region, extending along the river and bay, and they maintain deep responsibilities for caring for Country, continuing language and cultural practices, and maintaining stories and songlines associated with Meanjin and the wider river system.
The Yuggera people Yuggera (also written Jagera, Yagara, Ugarapul or Yugarabul) people are Traditional Owners whose Country covers large parts of the greater Brisbane region, south and south-west of the Brisbane River through Ipswich, Logan and the Brisbane Valley. Yuggera speakers maintained close cultural connections with neighbouring groups and together are recognised as custodians of the land and waters around Ipswich and western Brisbane. Yuggera people continue language revitalisation, lead Welcome to Country and ceremonies, and are active in community organisations and land-care and heritage projects across this region.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians connected to Meanjin
Indigenous-owned and operated cultural hub and gallery showcasing First Nations artists, offering tours, workshops and performances. Features café with modern meals including bush tucker influences and wine bar. Hosts First Nations Artisan Market on the second Saturday of every month supporting local Aboriginal artists and craftspeople.
Traditional Owner-led cultural performance provider offering Welcome to Country (Yera Gnai Jargun), Aboriginal dance and didgeridoo shows, smoking ceremonies and storytelling experiences for events, conferences and tours.
Award-winning interactive Aboriginal cultural experience featuring Yuggera Aboriginal Dancers performing traditional songs, dances and didgeridoo.
Walk in the footsteps of Turrbal ancestors through Meanjin with an Aboriginal guide. Discover Aboriginal art in the city, hear ancient knowledge passed through generations.
Café within Birrunga Gallery cultural hub serving modern Australian cuisine with native ingredients.
First Nations catering company led by Koori chef Chris Jordan (Bundjalung/Kamilaroi ancestry). Specialises in native Australian cuisine.
Aboriginal-owned enterprise offering immersive cultural experiences including native bush food tastings and workshops.
Indigenous culture centre combining theatrical performance with dinner experience.
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.
