ELLEN MUNDAY

Ellen Munday was born in 1964 in Bega as a Fringe Dweller on the outskirts of Bega township. At the time, racism and racial segregation was very common and in full view. The Munday's and Margret Dixon (nee Munday) were the first Aboriginal families housed in Bega in 1969-1970. 

Aunty Ellen says, “I am the co-author of the book ' Aboriginal people of Monaro', published in 2000. The book was an introduction into the Ngarigu people of Monaro and the Delegate Aboriginal Common Reserve history.

I am now working along with Emma Stewart in the pre-schools introducing a Cultural Connection Program on Djiringanj language flash cards. The aim of the program is to educate children of all races on Aboriginal culture and history. I am also researching documents on oral history and history on Djiringanj local language for a local Djiringanj dictionary.”

Aunty Ellen is part of the Language Revival panel discussion on Sat 9 November at 1:40pm at Giiyong Festival.