What language do quandamooka speak?

What language do quandamooka speak?

Jandai
Language. The three tribes that comprise the Quandamooka people spoke dialects of a Durubalic language. The language that the Goenpul tribe of central and southern Stradbroke Island speaks is Jandai, and the Nunukul dialect of northern Stradbroke island was called Moondjan, the term for its distinctive word for “no”.

How do you say hello in quandamooka?

Quandamooka Bajara

1. “Yurra, bunji” which means hello friend.
2. “Gawunga” which means very good.
3. “Ngariba Dada” which means talk strong.
4. “Dege Quandamooka” which means Elders of Moreton Bay.
5. “Wanya nginda balga -jen” which means where you come from.
6. “Dada jarjums” which means strong children.

What Aboriginal land is wynnum in?

Qandamooka Country includes the mainland from the mouth of the Brisbane River, Wynnum, Chandler, Lytton, Belmont, Tingalpa, south to Cleveland, to the Logan River, crossing the boundaries of four modern day Queensland local governments. The Quandamooka people have lived on Quandamooka Country for a very long time.

Who are the traditional owners of Wynnum?

The Noonukul tribe owns the northern portion of that island, and its language is called Moondjan [Munyjany]. The Wogee [Ngugi] tribe occupies Moreton Island. Goenpul {Kuwanpal} is not the name of the language; it is the name of the tribe. The different peoples of Moreton Bay regarded themselves as distinct tribes.

Is wynnum safe?

There is crime in Wynnum as there is in any suburban town. I don’t think it is worse than anywhere else around here, but if you are concerned check Qld Police website for the incident map. It will allow you to have a good overview.

What is the Aboriginal name for Cleveland?

Nandeebie
Cleveland was Nandeebie, Lytton was Gnaloongpin, and Wellington Point was Cullen Cullen. King Island was Yeroobin.

What Aboriginal land is wynnum?

Qandamooka Country
Qandamooka Country includes the mainland from the mouth of the Brisbane River, Wynnum, Chandler, Lytton, Belmont, Tingalpa, south to Cleveland, to the Logan River, crossing the boundaries of four modern day Queensland local governments. The Quandamooka people have lived on Quandamooka Country for a very long time.

What is the Aboriginal name for Wynnum?

Wynnum is named after the Pandanus palm or breadfruit tree. Wynnum is one of few Aboriginal names that remains in the district. Wynnum North was known as Black’s Camp. A place where many from the islands would camp when hunting flying fox etc while waiting for the weather to change so they could return home.

What color are Aboriginal eyes?

Aboriginal people can be dark-skinned and broad-nosed, or blonde-haired and blue-eyed.