She has spent many years of her life happily residing on beautiful Dja Dja Wurrung Country, as well as extended periods living overseas. Holding a Graduate Certificate in Business and majoring in Human Resources, he joins us with a focus on developing people and supporting Djaara to continue the work they undertake for their community. Nikita is a djaara woman and descends from John Charles. Hasith Gunasekare is originally from Sri Lanka who has more than five years of experience In Accounting. They were part of the Kulin alliance of tribes. Jim was born on djandak, at Rochester, where his mother still lives. She is so thrilled to be working alongside the member engagement team to bring a whole range of events that will build member engagement not only with DJAARA services but with members alike. Rodney Carter is a descendant of Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta People and resides on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in Bendigo, Central Victoria. Samantha Howden was born & raised in the western suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria. Oli sees working with and on-behalf of Djaara as an honour and a privilege. Dja-Dja-Wurrung-Clans-Aboriginal-Corporation pdf 1.32 MB You can also view an online map showing all Registered Aboriginal Party boundaries in Victoria. Dja Dja Wurrung Collection Saturday 13 Oct 2018 Maps Overview Datim Datim in Dja Dja Wurrung language means 'boomerang'. Mariaa has an extensive 20-year dance background as an independent artist. Jons family migrated from England in 1963. Marykia is a Proud Yorta Yorta/Djaara woman descending from Leonard Kerr, she grew up around Bendigo and Echuca, and has joined the Dhelkunya Dja Policy team as a trainee with the opportunity to complete a Cert III in Business Administration. The competition started with one team, an now has 14 teams competing in the program. He is also a very talented artist who has designed artwork for local sporting teams, local Council projects and numerous artwork pieces when commissioned. She is so thrilled to be working alongside the member engagement team to bring a whole range of events that will build member engagement not only with DJAARA services but with members alike. Amanda has been a Case manager for 6 years in Kinship Care, and recently completed a Diploma in Community Services. He has trained and worked for more than 10 years in caring for the environment, building community and supporting others. Jim managed the Stolen Children (Bringing them Home) inquiry and report. Rhianna Kerr is a Dja Dja Wurrung woman. They may also be phonetically written as /i ~e a ~u/.[3][4]. Over the next two years, my role is to bring the subject of Treaty into the conversations with everyone to encourage Dja Dja Wurrung voices to have a say and to support our Dja Dja Wurrung community representative, Trent Nelson. . From there he moved into mainstream IT roles gaining skills in networks, programming, technical writing, and training. Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages (VACL) identifies 38 languages and 11 language families in Victoria. Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies, "Dialects of Western Kulin, Western Victoria Yartwatjali, Tjapwurrung, Djadjawurrung", Bibliography of Djadja Wurrung people and language resources, Dialects of Western Kulin, Western Victoria Yartwatjali, Tjapwurrung, Djadjawurrung, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Djadjawurrung_language&oldid=1049383158, Extinct languages of Victoria (Australia), Short description is different from Wikidata, All Wikipedia articles written in Australian English, Language articles with unknown extinction date, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 11 October 2021, at 14:52. Janine has enjoyed working for the Corporation in the Business Services section since December 2018 providing accounting and payroll services, to support Djaara in the work they do on behalf of the Traditional Owners. Geethu Koshy is multifaceted & has lived and worked in multiple countries globally the including United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, India, Sri Lanka, and Australia. I introduce myself to you and your families as Ron Marks, the newly appointed Traditional Owner Treaty Engagement Officer for Djaara. Dylan strongly believes the work he is involved in is one step closer towards Djaara people managing country and will ensure future generations will benefit from this legacy. Kim is a Certified 6Sigma Green Belt with an extensive background in Process Reviews & Mapping, Business Development, Transport & Logistics, Human Resources and Event Management. She currently resides on the lands of the Dja Dja Wurrung in Bendigo. Our original logo was created by Uncle Clive Atkinson in 2004. Hannah now enjoys her work in the Member Engagement team as an Events Coordinator. Nate Perry grew up in rural Ohio in the United States and is a dual United States and Australian citizen. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); As we look to the future, we do not turn our back on the past. Harley has been reawakening the Dja Dja Wurrung language for 15 years. Ron is an extremely passionate Dja Dja Wurrung man and lives and works on djandak. Like many Aboriginal children born during this early frontier period, Tommy was given the surname of the place where he was born. Davina has previously facilitated conciliation at one of Australias Ombudsman offices; she has also volunteered and interned with NGOs, community legal centres and a statutory office in the areas of anti-corruption, policy and law reform and human rights advocacy. Nikita has a three-year-old son, she would like to be able to have the knowledge and resources to guide him through life as a djaara descendant. Cam was born on the neighbouring Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country and returned to the area 14 years ago with his young family. Sources Dja Dja Wurrung Country Plan 2014-2034 AIATSIS - Map of Indigenous Australia 5. Her work with the corporations involved assisting people to improve their life either by mentoring youth or assisting them to find solutions to their current issues. His role is to regulate compliance with the LUAA, enforce and enable Djaara LUAA rights on country. Relocating to Bendigo only a few years ago, she loves learning about Bendigos rich history and how she can assist members in making a strong future. Tameeka is relocating to Djandak to continue her role in the Member Engagement Team, while completing a Cert III in Community Services. She studied politics, history, and linguistics, and has been a freelance translator and university tutor, as well as working for Japanese organisations in Tokyo and Sydney. Outside of work Oli is passionate about addressing climate change in the South Pacific leading the charity Climates a group of volunteers that provide remote support and free services to NGOs and communities in Fiji, Vanuatu, PNG, West Papua, Samoa, Kiribati and Tuvalu. There were 16 clans which adhered to a . Harley was born on, lives on, and works on Djandak (Country). [3] Come take a look in our shop we've got the perfect product for you ! Cassandra Lewis is a proud Dja Dja Wurrung and Wamba Wamba women raised on the beautiful Murray River Country of Wamba Wamba. Kim has enjoyed her numerous roles with Djaara and is currently supporting the Malamiya (Cultural Heritage) Team with the amazing work they do on Country along with managing the Cultural Ceremony bookings and requests. Dylan was raised in the north of Melbourne on Wurundjeri country where he now resides. Her experience spans State and local government, the community sector in roles that have varied from health and aged services advocacy, supporting refugee communities, community disaster recovery and community arts. Tony has always enjoyed creating opportunities for others to heal, grow and connect. The Dja Dja Wurrung communities consisted of 16 land-owning groups called clans that spoke a related language and were connected through cultural and mutual interests, totems, trading initiatives and marriage ties. Samantha continues to develop her knowledge of Australias First Peoples history, culture & affairs through her role at Djaara. She is passionate about engaging and ensuring that djaara voices are being heard, that mob participate in events and can practice their self-determination. Dominika Balwin is the first generation of her Polish and mixed European family to be born in Australia. Oli was born on the small island of Florianpolis (Meiembipe or mountain along the channel) in the south-east of Brazil on the lands of the Carijs Tupi peoples to a Brazilian father and Australian mother. She has an academic background in environmental anthropology, politics and policy from her time at the University of Melbourne. Tags: Ethnic Group. Dja Dja Wurrung language words appear with the english equivalent after them in italics the first time the word is used. The Dja Dja Wurrung barks are evidence of the expansion of this trade, fitting with the activism of William Barak (Wurundjeri 1824-1903), Tommy McRae (probably Kwatkwat 1836-1901), and Dhurga man . She guides the planning and strategic direction of DJAARAs cultural fire program, finding opportunities for Dja Dja Wurrung to work with fire and to expand their cultural fire program. Our original logo was created by Uncle Clive Atkinson in 2004. Kim is passionate about animal rescue and environmental issues and wants to ensure we leave the world in a better shape for generations to come. The role manages partnerships and leads the development of agreements with local and state government authorities, through business and cultural change, driving our aspirations and future for Dja Dja Wurrung People, as articulated in the Dhelkunya Dja (Healing Country) Country Plan and the Recognition and Settlement Agreement. Holding a Graduate Certificate in Business and majoring in Human Resources, he joins us with a focus on developing people and supporting Djaara to continue the work they undertake for their community. He is a Fellow Member of the Institute of Managers and Leaders (FIML), and a Member of the Recruitment, Consulting, and Staffing Association (MRCSA). Other interests include well-being/arts/workshop projects and festivals, gardening, and LGBTIQ+ community engagement and advocacy. Ron has a passion for sharing Dja Dja Wurrung Culture and ensuring the protection of Malamiya on Country. Djadjawurrung was spoken by 16 clans around Murchison, the central highlands region, east to Woodend, west to the Pyrenees, north to Boort and south to the Great Dividing Range. He is currently employed at Djaara as a Project Officer in the Land Use Activity Agreement (LUAA) department. Dja Dja Wurrung Play Copy Swap Proofread Translated by Show more translations Word-by-word Want to Learn Spanish? We acknowledge the foundation logo of our organisation, in use for 17 years, synonymous with our Recognition and Settlement Agreement. We pay our respects to the Elders past, present and emerging. His status with CPA (Certified Professional Accountant) Australia is as a Fellow and he has been a member with them for almost 40 years. She draws on her diverse experience to develop long term partnerships between Djaara, government and the broader community, implement Djaara rights under the RSA, identify areas for further legal or procedural development and arrive at creative and meaningful outcomes for Djaara both now and into the future. Janine has run a business providing services to clients in the community Not-for-Profit Sector, an area that is of particular interest. Sophias position at Djaara allows her to focus on advocating for the protection and management of tangible and intangible cultural heritage, securing cultural heritage for current and future generations. He is an ASA Associate Member and is studying towards CPA (Certified Professional Accountant) to complete his professional studies. Sharon has a passion for helping organisation and individuals to be the best they can be and is excited to be working in corporate services to continue to deliver on this passion in collaboration with Group stakeholders. Sophia was born and raised on Djandak in Bendigo and continues her Indigenous heritage journey to locate her mob stemming from her great great grandmother who was born on Djandak in the 1850s. Jim managed regional offices of the first Human Rights/Anti-Discrimination Commission and National Native Title Tribunal, was General Manager of the Cape York Land Council, and as a lawyer in his own practice and accredited mediation specialist has taken great pleasure in conflict resolution. Hannah is people-focused with a passion for ethical practice, employee engagement and wellbeing. Born and raised in the Macedon Ranges, Kim Campbell made the move up from Melbourneto live on Dja Dja Wurrung Country in 2018. Learn about this historic Agreement Dhelkunya Dja | Healing Country Plan Sharon has a passion for helping organisation and individuals to be the best they can be and is excited to be working in corporate services to continue to deliver on this passion in collaboration with Group stakeholders. Hannah now enjoys her work in the Member Engagement team as an Events Coordinator. She is a descendant of Leonard Kerr. As the boomerang returns back to the hands of its maker, so too has this collection of Dja Dja Wurrung objects returned to the Djaara People. Boon Wurrung elder and language specialist Aunty Fay Stewart-Muir shares ten words that were once spoken in the coastal region of Victoria stretching from Werribee River to Wilson's Promontory. Mariaa continues to find ways to enable daily practices of cultural revitalisation and resurgence in her work. His team works with people across the DJAARA Group and with our members to formulate the policies and strategies that guide the organization to achieving the goals outlined in the Dhelkunya Dja (Country Plan). These words are used throughout our website. She is also the Deputy Chairperson of the Dhelkunya Dja Land Management Board. We persevere because of them. 2021 Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation Design by Storyland | Build by Greengraphics. Mike Hayes grew up across Queensland and Victoria and now lives in Castlemaine on Dja Dja Wurrung Country. Hannah is now raising her own loving and complex family on Djandak. Am 31. Jackson is an extremely passionate Dja Dja Wurrung man born on djandak and has lived on djandak for all of his life. She holds a Graduate Certificate in Human Resource Management and has extensive experience in Human Resources, professional services, business administration and project management. A brief comparison of a few word list items from each suggests . Michele is a skilled relationship manager and supports the DDLMB in building and strengthening its connections to the Dja Dja Wurrung Community, DELWP, Parks Victoria and broader community networks. Moving back to Dja Dja Wurrung country with a young family, Anita transitioned across to the Cultural Heritage Sector, gaining extensive experience in a range of organisational management roles, and an understanding of communications and stakeholder engagement. Nicola enjoys working in the community and cares deeply about leaving the world a better place. Property details: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 65 m . Leon has a passionate for process improvement, digitalisation and software automation in which he is keen to work with DJAARA in implementing to allow the corporation to better focus on delivering benefits to the Dja Dja Wurrung people and the overall country plan. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Michele was born on Wurundjeri Country and has lived for the last twenty years in East Brunswick. Ben brings strong professional expertise and experience in learning and workforce capability development, and organisational development and capacity building. He lived on Kaurna Country in South Australia before moving to Bendigo to work for Djandak Enterprises and then the Corporation. Tony was born and has mostly lived and worked on Wurrundjeri Woi Wurrung country. Harley entered the business in a traineeship role with DJANDAK about five years ago and has since shifted to DJAARA to lead Program Management of Galkangu (Joint Management). Nicola spent most of her childhood on Dja Dja Wurrung country and, after 20 years away, returned 14 years ago with her husband and family. 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