Ben Jones - Nuigi Clan Of Quandamooka - gives May Day 'Welcome to Country' at Exhibition Grounds Brisbane / Meanjin on 2 May 2022.
Gurri Ngindin Narmi … words of welcome to this place, welcome people from all directions. Welcome to Barrambin. The windy place of many waterholes in the language of the Jagger are people the traditional name for what we know now as Victoria Park and it surrounds. My name is Ben Jones ... my bloodline is with the nuigi Clan of the Quandamooka people, we formed the Eastern component of the broader Jagera nation. And it's my solemn duty and great honour to welcome you comrades here to Barrambin and to pay respects to elder's past, present and emerging. I acknowledge all other indigenous trade unionists here today, not least of all cousin Karina from the Queensland Council of unions who helped put this together today. Also my son Bram here. And now my daughter Willis, who I believe is off enjoying the rides various cousins through the various other unions. Welcome one and all.
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