Yorta Yorta Traditional Owners

Yorta Yorta Traditional Owners are the Indigenous people who have ancestral ties and cultural rights to the land and waters around the Murray River and surrounding regions in southeastern Australia. They have lived in this area for thousands of years, maintaining cultural practices, stories, and connections to their environment. Recognized as the custodians of their land, the Yorta Yorta contribute to heritage protection, cultural preservation, and natural resource management. Their role emphasizes respecting their ongoing sovereignty and the importance of their cultural heritage within Australian society.