GIINIGAY Nghajuwiiny

Darruyayi Yilaaming Gumbaynggidda jagundah 

(Welcome to the Gumbaynggirr Homeland) 

The Local Traditional Owners and the remaining connected clans Acknowledge and pay respects to Traditional Custodians and their Elders Australia wide. We extend this acknowledgment to the onsite Community Elders in Balinjin (Bellingen) Valley, Including the small businesses, Elders and organizations who aim to close the gap in the country past present and future!

We also like to acknowledge that our very own Descendant Elderly Ancestors have made resilient Acedemic Achievements to keep our Traditional Customs & Cultural Archives up most protected for the remaining Clans and Ngawhiiny. As we all know that this is done by fulfilling BALINJIN LORE.

1600 -2022 

(Protect - Preserve - Observe) 

Traditional Clans of the Balinjin Valley: Yuurrunn (Saltwater) & Gumbayii (Freshwater)

[Custodial covering National Heritage-listed Parkes include: Ebor, Dorrigo, Serpentine, Promise lands, Nymboida, Thora, Bellingen, Fernmount, Urunga, Bundagjen, Wenonah, Mylestom]

 

Lets Introduce you to Our Living Culture and Customs that has continued to shape our Valley that you see today.