Wadjigu people facts for kids
The Wadjiga people, also known as Wadja or Maudalgo, are an Aboriginal Australian group. They lived in the inland eastern part of Queensland, Australia. They are one of the many First Nations peoples who have lived in Australia for thousands of years.
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Where the Wadjiga People Lived
The traditional lands of the Wadjiga people covered about 3,300 square miles (8,500 square kilometers). This area was along the streams on the eastern side of the Expedition Range. Their land stretched south to the Bigge Range. To the east, it reached close to the Dawson River. The Wadjiga people were the original inhabitants of the area now known as Woorabinda.
The Story of the Wadjiga People
According to their traditional stories, the Wadjiga people came from two different groups. These groups were called the Wainjigo and the Wadja. Over a long time, these two groups lived together on the same land. Because they lived side by side for so long, their separate ways of life and identities blended together. This is how the Wadjiga people formed as one group.
The Wadjigu Language
The Wadjigu language is the language spoken by the Wadjiga people. It is a type of language, or dialect, that belongs to the larger Bidjara language group.
Other Names for the Wadjiga People
The Wadjiga people have been known by several other names over time. These names include:
- Wainjago
- Wainjigo
- Wadjainggo
- Wainggo
- Wadju
- Maudalgo
- Wadya
