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Ngukurr (/ ˈ n ʊ k ər / NUUK-ər, Aboriginal pronunciation:), formerly Roper River Mission (1908−1968), is a remote Aboriginal community on the banks of the Roper River in southern Arnhem Land, Northern Territory.
The community of Ngukurr in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, is producing stories for their community and for the world, telling them in Roper Kriol or one of the traditional languages from the region.
Apr 16, 2024 · Ngukurr is located in the Yugul Mangi Ward and is 331 kilometres south-east of Katherine on the Roper Highway. Ngukurr is one of the largest Aboriginal communities in the Roper Gulf region with over 1,000 people living there.
Ngukurr is an Aboriginal Community built on hilly ground alongside the Roper River in South East Arnhem Land. Ngukurr people are culturally strong with deep connections to their country and the dreamings. The landscape is prolific Top End growth, billabongs and wetlands.
Oct 28, 2022 · In the Arnhem Land community of Ngukurr, elder Clarry Rogers is worried plans to allocate water to new gas fracking and cotton industries could damage his important dreaming and bush tucker sites along the Roper River. Key points: Traditional owners have asked a Melbourne artist to create a water map petition for them.
Arnhem Land is a unique expanse that stretches over 97,000 square kilometres. This land is rich in Aboriginal culture, breathtaking scenery and rare wildlife. Bound by rugged coastline and the Arafura Sea, the warm tropical waters provide some of the best fishing in the world.
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Jul 19, 2018 · The community of Ngukurr in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, is producing stories for their community and for the world, telling them in Roper Kriol or one of the traditional languages from the region.
