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"Place of the Eels" -Christopher Tobin- Burramatta home of the eels. The ‘barra’ (eel) was an important food source for the local Baramadagal. In autumn the #Parramatta lagoons had abundant food as eels prepared for a 5000km Coral Sea journey. #Dharug #NAIDOC #ChristopherTobin #Aboriginal #Art #Eels
"Place of the Eels by Christopher Tobin honours Parramatta - or Burramatta - as the home of the eels. This year’s NAIDOC theme ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy' reflects on the Dharug people's enduring knowledge systems and the importance of passing their stories on. Tobin explains that the ‘barra’ (eel) was an important food source for the local Baramadagal. Each Autumn, the lagoons around Parramatta provided abundant food as mature eels prepared for their 5,000km journey to the Coral Sea to give birth to the next generation. These seasonal gatherings drew Aboriginal groups from across the region together to share knowledge, celebrate culture, and build a legacy."
June 23, 2025 at 10:46 PM