Yuggera Djarra-Na with Lyrics

A personal interest to learn the language of the country upon
which she lives and works inspired music teacher Megan
Thomson to apply for a Reconciliation In Queensland Schools
Grant to work in partnership with local Aboriginal Elders
Gaja Kerry and Lafe Charlton, music teachers and students to
write and record a song. Four local State Schools
participated (Oxley, Graceville, Grand Avenue and Forest
Lake). support came from patient parents and John Maume from
Benarrawa. The elders shared stories, songs and project
guidance led to a draft song for music producer Chris White
to refine and add his amazing music to. Megan coordinated the
project and wrote the music sheets.
Our vision is that "Yuggera Djarra-Na" (On Yuggera Country)
be widely used in schools as a way for groups to respectfully
acknowledge the First Peoples of the land and their ongoing
connections, our shared histories and to embrace working with
Aboriginal groups and hear the stories and languages of that
country.

" Nginda, ngari nga nahmbili, Yuggera Djarra-Na"
" You, Me and everyone, On Yuggera Country"

Contributors under creative commons - Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this video may contain images of people who have died


1 2017 National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Art Awards, Darwin
Artistic Director: Rachael Wallis
Choreography: Rachael Wallis, Gary Lang (NT Dance Company), Ineke Wallis, Susan Sandery
Performers: Banula Marika, Ngalkanbuy Mununggurr, Darren Edwards, Yirrmal, TJ Mununggurr, Loretta Yunupingu, Ineke Wallis, Siena Stubbs, Serina O'Connor
Producer: Susan Sandery
In memoriam of the late Ms Elizabeth Rayner

2 Moonfish Productions. Thanks to East Journey ft Yothu Yindi, and Rachael Wallis Aboriginal Dance Company's Moonfish Dance Collective.

3 Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival 2017
4 Pamagirri aboriginal dance performance at Rainforestation near Cairns, QLD.
5 ULURU THE FRACTAL EXPERIENCE (**FSK) BY ROBERT CHRISTIAN BACHMANN . The assistance of Anangu Pitjantjatara Council (an Incorporation of the Ngaanyatjarra and Yankunytjatjara Member Communities, Alice Springs, N.T. 0871), Angatja Community and the people of Yulara (Ayers Rock Resort)
6 Brisbane Aboriginal Sovereign Embassy Food Program Xmas Party, 29 Nov 2013 at Jagera Hall
7 The Djäka Madagarritj’ku (Keep Safe from Danger) video is part of NT WorkSafe’s Remote Workers Work Health and Safety Program.
8 Yugambeh Aboriginal Dancers - Gold Coast,Queensland, 2018.

9 Nunukul Yuggerah Dancers - Musgrave Park 9 Nov 2014 Corroboree

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