Pini people facts for kids
The Pini people, also known as the Nana or Birniridjara, are an Aboriginal Australian group. They are one of the many First Nations peoples who have lived in Australia for thousands of years. The Pini people traditionally come from a specific area in Western Australia.
Pini Country: Their Traditional Lands
The Pini people have a deep connection to their traditional lands, often called "Country." These lands are very important to their culture, history, and way of life. A researcher named Norman Tindale estimated that the Pini's traditional Country covered about 36,000 square kilometers (14,000 square miles).
Where is Pini Country?
Their lands are located in Western Australia. They stretch west of Lake Carnegie and south of Lake Wells. Important natural features like Erlistoun Creek and Lake Darlot are also part of their traditional territory. The northern edge of their Country reached areas like Wongawol and Princes Range.
Other Names for the Pini People
Like many Aboriginal groups, the Pini people are known by several different names. These names might come from different dialects, neighboring groups, or specific places. Some of the other names include:
- Piniiri
- Piniridjara or Biniridjara
- Pandjanu or Bandjanu (This name comes from a place now called Bandya Station.)
- Banjanu
- Tjubun
- Madutjara (This is a name given by the Nangatadjara people.)
- Jabura (The Tjalkadjara people used this name, meaning "northerners.")
- Birni
- Buranudjara
- Nangaritjara (This is a Tjalkadjara word for their language.)
- Wordako (This name seems to refer to the language spoken by people near Lake Darlot.)
