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Indigenous

Participants in this slideshow remind us of the rich culture of their region.

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Picture of surf on beach

The Southern Ocean is suffering environmentally, with marine biodiversity suffering. Are land based activities having impacts on the seas?

A beautiful country - impacts compounding, Grant (Goolwa)

Picture of Coorong vegetation

The southern lagoon of the Coorong
Once again there is not enough water, and the Coorong is at the mercy of human intervention. When will we get it balanced back to its natural state as a living body?

Shifting sands across time, Grant (Goolwa)

42 Mile Crossing

The Southern Ocean blows a mighty wind with the sands being swept further and further inland, filling in the Coorong. Replanting programs are required because there has been too much clearing of the land. Salinity is slowly beating us.

The professor and the pupil, Grant (Goolwa)

Two generations

Uncle Neville Gollan, a Ngarrindjeri Elder, with the next generation of leaders, his great nephew Hank Trevorrow. 'The land and waters is a living body. We the Ngarrindjeri people are a part of its existence. The land and waters must be healthy. We are hurting for our country. The land is dying, the river is dying, the Kurangk [Coorong] is dying and the Murray Mouth is closing. What does the future hold for us?' (Tom Trevorrow, Ngarrindjeri Heritage committee 2002)

Muntries ripe and ready to collect, Grant (Goolwa)

Bush tucker

The Ngarrindjeri people would collect the sought after fruit (small apples) to eat. They would also bake them in cakes and preserve them for the winter months.

Award, Grant (Goolwa)

Photo of an award certificate for community works

Award for community works

The younger generation are learning from their elders, achievements and striving for a better understanding of all cultures.

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90 Mile Beach, Grant (Goolwa)

A beautiful country - impacts compounding, Grant (Goolwa)

Shifting sands across time, Grant (Goolwa)

The professor and the pupil, Grant (Goolwa)

Muntries ripe and ready to collect, Grant (Goolwa)

Award, Grant (Goolwa)