Jabirr Jabirr facts for kids
The Jabirr Jabirr are an Aboriginal Australian people. They come from the beautiful Kimberley region in Western Australia. They are also known by other names like Jabirrjabirr or DjaberrDjaberr. The Jabirr Jabirr people have their own special language, called the Jabirr Jabirr language.
Homeland of the Jabirr Jabirr People
The Jabirr Jabirr people traditionally lived on a large area of land. This land was about 800 square miles (2,100 km2) (around 2,072 square kilometers) on the western side of the Dampier Peninsula. Their territory stretched along the coast from Sandy Point near Beagle Bay down to Cape Bertholet.
Their land also reached about 30 miles (48 kilometers) inland. The Jabirr Jabirr shared borders with several other Aboriginal groups. To their north were the Nyulnyul, and to their east were the Warrwa people. The Nimanburu lived to their southeast, and the Ngombal people were to their south.
A Glimpse into Jabirr Jabirr History
By the 1950s, only a few members of the Jabirr Jabirr people were still known to be alive. By the 1970s, it was noted that their community had become very small. Efforts continue to learn about and preserve the history and culture of the Jabirr Jabirr people.
Other Ways to Spell Jabirr Jabirr
The name of the Jabirr Jabirr people can be spelled in different ways. This is common for many Aboriginal language names. Some of these spellings include:
- Djaberadjaber
- Dyaberdyaber
- DjaberrDjaberr
- Jabba Jabba
- Jabirrjabirr
- Tjabartjabara (a name used by the Mangarla people)
