Ngaliwurru people facts for kids
The Ngaliwurru are an Indigenous Australian people. They have lived for a very long time in the Northern Territory of Australia. Their traditional lands are in the northwestern part of the Northern Territory.
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Ngaliwurru Language
The Ngaliwurru people speak the Ngaliwurru language. This language is very similar to another language called Jaminjung. Both Ngaliwurru and Jaminjung are part of a larger group of languages. This group is known as the Yirram branch. These languages are different from many other Australian Aboriginal languages.
Ngaliwurru Country
The Ngaliwurru people have a special connection to their traditional lands, which they call 'country'. Their country is located in the Northern Territory. It is southwest of the Victoria River. It is also south of a place called Bradshaw.
Where is Ngaliwurru Country?
The Ngaliwurru country covers a large area. It includes the town of Timber Creek. It also stretches westwards beyond places like Limbunya and Waterloo. The land includes treeless areas and the West Baines River. A long time ago, a researcher named Norman Tindale estimated their land was about 6,200 square miles.
Changes to Traditional Lands
Over time, the Ngaliwurru people moved south. They began to live on lands that were once used by another group. These lands belonged to the Tjial people. This shows how traditional lands can change over many years.
Other Names for Ngaliwurru
Sometimes, Indigenous groups are known by different names. The Ngaliwurru people are also sometimes called:
- Ngaliwerun
