Braiakaulung people facts for kids
The Braiakaulung are an Indigenous Australian people. They are one of five main groups that make up the Gunai/Kurnai nation. This nation lives in the state of Victoria, Australia. A researcher named Norman Tindale identified the Braiakaulung as their own distinct group.
What's in a Name?
The Braiakaulung people are also known by another name: the Brayakaboong. This name has a special meaning. It means "men of the west."
Their Language
The Braiakaulung people had their own unique language.
Traditional Lands
The Braiakaulung people lived on a large area of land. Their traditional country covered about 2,600 square miles (6,700 km2). This land included important rivers like the Providence Ponds, the Avon, and the Latrobe rivers. Their territory stretched west from Lake Wellington. It reached as far as the mountains of Mount Baw Baw and Mount Howitt.
Other Names
The Braiakaulung people have been known by several other names. These include:
- Braiakolung
- Brayakaboong
- Brayakau
- Brayakaulung
- Breagalong
- Nulit (This name was used for the language spoken by several related groups.)
