Languages | |
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Woiwurrung, English | |
Religion | |
Aboriginal mythology, Christianity | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Boonwurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung, Taungurung, Wathaurong see List of Indigenous group names |
The Wurundjeri people are an Aboriginal people of the Woiwurrung language group, in the Kulin nation. They are the traditional owners of the Yarra River Valley, covering much of the present location of Melbourne. They continue to live in this area and throughout Australia. They were called the Yarra tribe by early European colonists.
The Wurundjeri Tribe Land and Compensation Cultural Heritage Council was established in 1985 by Wurundjeri people.