Woonyoomboo the Night Heron: A Story from Nyikina Country

Finalist in:

Best Educational App or Ebook – WINNER

Director

Annie Nayina Milgin, Darraga Watson and SharingStories Foundation

Producer

SharingStories Foundation

Production company / school / institution

SharingStories Foundation with Nyikina Mangala Community School, WA

Synopsis

Woonyoomboo the Night Heron is a story shared by Senior Cultural Custodians of the Nyikina community that teaches the journey of Woonyoomboo, a Creation Ancestor for the Nyikina people. On his travels, Woonyoomboo named and created all things for the Nyikina including the Fitzroy River, leaving songs, stories and law at important and sacred sites.

Running time

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