Krauatungalang facts for kids
The Krauatungalung are an Indigenous Australian group. They come from East Gippsland, a region in Victoria, Australia. They are often seen as part of the larger Kurnai nation. Some experts, like Norman Tindale, believed they were a separate group, even though they are often linked with the Kurnai people.
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What's in a Name?
The name Krauatungalung has a special meaning. It comes from two words:
- Krauat means 'east'.
- -galung means 'of' or 'belonging to'.
So, Krauatungalung means 'people from the east'.
The Krauatungalung people also had their own name for themselves: Mukdhang. This name means 'good speech'.
Other Names for the Krauatungalung
Over time, the Krauatungalung were known by several other names. These names were sometimes given by other groups.
- Gunggala-dhang: This name was used by the Bidhawal people.
- Karnathun: This name means 'no man'.
- Krauatun-kurnai
- Kroatungolung
- Krow-ithun-koolo
- Krowathun-Koolung
- Muk-dhang: This was their own name for themselves.
- Thangkwai: This name meant 'rough speech'.
Their Traditional Lands
The Krauatungalung people traditionally lived on a large area of land. Their territory covered about 5,700 square kilometres (2,200 square miles). This land stretched from Cape Everard (Point Hicks) all the way to Lakes Entrance.
Their country included several important rivers:
- The Cann River
- The Brodribb River
- The Buchan River
- The Snowy River
Their land also reached inland to a place called Black Mountain.
Notable People
Some well-known people from the Krauatungalung community include:
- John Gorrie (born 1950): He is an Aboriginal elder and has worked to help children and connect with the community.
- Veronica Gorrie (born 1971/1972): She is a talented writer.
