Ogh Undjan facts for kids
The Ngundjan (also called Ogh-Undjan) were an important First Nations group from the state of Queensland, Australia. They are part of the rich history of Australia's original inhabitants.
Who Were the Ngundjan?
The Ngundjan people lived in a specific area of Queensland. They were one of many First Nations groups who have lived on the Australian continent for thousands of years. Their culture and traditions were deeply connected to their land.
Their Language
The Ngundjan people spoke a special kind of language. It was a dialect, or a local version, of the Kunjen language. Think of a dialect like different accents or ways of speaking the same main language. This shows how languages can change slightly from one area to another.
Their Traditional Lands
The Ngundjan people lived on a large area of land. Experts like Norman Tindale estimated their traditional territory was about 4,500 square miles (11,650 square kilometers). This area was located around the Mitchell River. It was south of where the Palmer River joins it.
Their lands stretched inland towards a place called Dunbar. They also went south as far as Emu Creek and the Red River. These rivers and lands were very important to the Ngundjan people for their way of life.
Other Names for the Ngundjan
Like many First Nations groups, the Ngundjan people were known by several different names. Sometimes, these names were slightly different spellings or pronunciations. Some of the other names used for them include:
- Kun'djan
- Kundjan
- Gundjun
- Koko Kuntjan
- Kundjin
- Kokoyan
- Koonjan
- Kunjen, Kunjin
- Okundjain
- Koko wansin
