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Arnirikunha Wadlu Nhiki (This Our Land)

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The Arabana Rangers, who work across 69,000 square kilometres of South Australia's desert region, are dedicated to looking after Arabana Country and keeping Culture strong. In this video, follow their journey as they embark on a back-to-Country trip. Elders and Rangers visit cultural sites and transfer vital knowledge for future generations.

"There's a story to that whole place, it's just amazing. You can actually see it, physically see. You read the story or get told the story and then you can actually see the physical part of it. We've got a few of our older people still left and we're making the most of what we can."

Zaaheer McKenzie, Arabana Head Ranger

This project is proudly supported by the Indigenous Desert Alliance Foundation

Arabana Aboriginal Corporation

The Arabana Aboriginal Corporation adminsters lands and waters on behalf of the Arabana people. The Arabana Country traditional name is Ngurabanna, the land of the mound springs. Mound springs are precious water holes that spread far and wide across Arabana Country. The springs are central to our culture, and they help sustain life in the beautiful, desert lands. In 2012, Arabana decided to call our organisation Arabana, which means Sturt Desert Pea, the unique flower that blossoms in the Arabana desert after winter rains. In 2012, Arabana were granted Native Title to over 69000 square kilometres of Australia, in recognition of their ancient and ongoing connection to Ngurabanna Country.

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