Summary
The Eastern Maar people are a group of Aboriginal Australian peoples whose traditional lands are in the south-western part of state of Victoria, Australia. It is a name adopted by a number of Aboriginal Victorian groups who identify as Maar, including Eastern Gunditjmara, Tjap Wurrung, Peek Whurrong, Kirrae Whurrung, Kuurn Kopan Noot and/or Yarro waetch (Tooram Tribe) people.[1] The word "Maar" means "the people".[2]
The Eastern Maar people are represented by the Eastern Maar Aboriginal Corporation (EMAC), a Registered Native Title Body Corporate (RNTBC).[1]
In July 2011 the Eastern Maar and Gunditjmara peoples were recognised as the native title holders for an area in south-west Victoria between the Shaw and Eumeralla Rivers, and from Yambuk in the south, to beyond Lake Linlithgow in the north.[1]
EMAC is negotiating a Recognition and Settlement Agreement with the Victorian Government for the area of Stawell south-west of Horsham and Ararat roads. The boundary of the agreement is under negotiation.[3][4]
References edit
- ^ a b c "About". Retrieved 12 July 2020.
- ^ Smyth and Bahrdt Consultants (2004). Kooyang Sea Country Plan (PDF). Report prepared by Smyth and Bahrdt Consultants on behalf of the Framlingham Aboriginal Trust and Winda Mara Aboriginal Corporation. p. 4.
- ^ "Map of formally recognised traditional owners". Aboriginal Victoria. Retrieved 12 July 2019.
- ^ "Proposed Eastern Maar recognition and settlement agreement". Victoria State Government. Justice and Community Safety. 2 June 2020. Retrieved 12 July 2020.