Aboriginal ownership of national parks celebrated at cultural festival
The 20th anniversary of the handback of Biamanga and Gulaga National Parks to the Yuin people was celebrated at a cultural festival in Tilba. The event highlighted the significance of the land to the Yuin community and the importance of passing down cultural knowledge to future generations. Aunty Ros Field emphasized that the handback represents a moment of truth and justice for Aboriginal people.
- ▪The Biamanga and Gulaga National Parks were handed back to the Yuin people in 2006.
- ▪The land is considered sacred, with Gulaga known as Mother Mountain and Biamanga as a traditional men's place.
- ▪The festival included performances and a smoking ceremony to honor the cultural significance of the land.
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Anniversary of national parks' return to traditional owners celebrated on NSW South CoastABy Adriane ReardonABC South East NSWTopic:Indigenous CultureSun 31 May 2026 at 8:00amSun 31 May 2026 at 8:00amSun 31 May 2026 at 8:00amAunty Ros Field says the handback was a moment of truth, recognition and justice for Aboriginal people. (ABC South East NSW: Adriane Reardon)In short:It has been two decades since the Biamanga and Gulaga National Parks were handed back to traditional owners.The land, which includes two mountains between Bega and Narooma, is considered sacred to the Yuin people.What's next?The 20-year anniversary was celebrated in Tilba during Reconciliation Week.abc.net.au/news/biamanga-gulaga-handback-20-year-anniversary/106702700Link copiedShareShare articleIndigenous resilience and…
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