Ngunnawal

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land and pay respect to their leaders, past and present. Visitors to this website should be aware that names may be mentioned, or images portrayed, of people who are now deceased. Any distress this may cause is sincerely regretted.

'Ngunna yerrabi yanggu' meaning '(you may) walk on this country now' is a traditional welcome to Ngunnawal country. This artwork features a stone from a local Canberra quarry alongside a slumped glass panel, depicting the migratory patterns of the Bogong moth overlayed on a map of Australia. The moth represents the Bogong time, when different language groups gathered in this area to feast on the plentiful supply of Bogongs. This annual event also enabled exchange between the various clans to carry out initiation ceremonies, reconcile differences and settle disputes. The image of the Wedgetail eagle etched on this artwork signifies the high country of the Ngunnawal people.

Sliver

• Architect: Simon Kringas
• Aboriginal Cultural Advisor: Sharon Payne
• Exhibition Designers: Marcus Bree, Benita Tunks
• Graphic Designer: Alan Vogt

Images (by permission of)

• Australian Landsat mosaic: GEOIMAGE
• Bogong moths: Marianne Walsh
• Bogong moths: Jimmy Williams
• Wedgetail eagle: Brendan Tunks

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