Cammeraygal facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cammeraygal people |
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| aka: Cam-mer-ray-gal, Camerray-ga, Camera-gal, Cammeraa, Cam-meray, Kemmirai-gal, Gamaraigal, Cameragal, Kem:arai, Kemmaraigal and Kameraigal (referring to a group) (AIATSIS), nd (SIL) | |
The traditional lands of the Cammeraygal people were located in the Sydney Basin bioregion
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A cave known to shelter Cammeraygal people at Chatswood West
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| Language family: | Pama–Nyungan |
| Language branch: | Yuin–Kuric |
| Language group: | Yora |
| Group dialects: | Dharug (also called Eora) |
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| Bioregion: | Sydney Basin |
| Location: | Lower North Shore of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Coordinates: | 33°50′S 151°12′E / 33.833°S 151.200°E |
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The Cammeraygal people are an important Aboriginal group from the Sydney area in Australia. They are one of many clans belonging to the larger Darug nation. The Cammeraygal, also known by names like Gamaraigal or Cameragal, lived on the Lower North Shore of Sydney. They were skilled at hunting, fishing, and gathering food, living in family groups and sharing a common language and strong family connections.
Traditional Lands and Culture
The Cammeraygal people lived on lands that today cover parts of North Sydney, Willoughby, Mosman, Manly, and Warringah areas. They have lived in this region for a very long time, with evidence showing their presence for about 5,800 years. They continued to live in their traditional ways until the 1820s.
Historical records from early British settlers suggest that the Cammeraygal were a respected and influential group in the Sydney area. They played a special role in important cultural events. For example, Cammeraygal men led initiation ceremonies for young people from the nearby Gadigal clan. These ceremonies were significant steps in a young person's journey to adulthood, teaching them about their culture and responsibilities.
Lasting Legacy
The Cammeraygal people's history is remembered in several ways today. The suburb of Cammeray and Cammeraygal High School in Crows Nest are both named after them. Their name also appears on the official emblem of the North Sydney Council. In 1999, the North Sydney Council placed a monument to honor the Cammeraygal tribe, recognizing them as the original custodians of the North Sydney area.
Important Cammeraygal People
- Barangaroo was a significant Cammeraygal woman. She was known as the second wife of Bennelong, another important Aboriginal leader during the early days of European settlement.
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