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Nyanda Cultural Tours

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 3868 1244

Address: 52 Childs Rd, Banyo 4014 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Website: https://nyandaculturaltours.com.au

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25.01.2022 The Ekka may be canceled this year but that doesn't mean your long weekend has to be boring Our monthly First Nations Artisan Markets is kicking off this Satu...rday (August 15) at BGD! From 8AM to 2PM, our cafe will be open alongside a number of Blak Creative Businesses showcasing their best artisanal products and services. This one's definitely not to miss! All Ages Welcome Wheelchair Accessible COVID-Safe Venue More info available here: https://www.facebook.com/events/3130843400284185/?event_time_id=3130843403617518 Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit Come one, come all, and lets #supportlocal

24.01.2022 Yesterday was a special day - on 11th June 1971, Our Grandfather Neville Bonner became the first Indigenous Australian to enter Federal Parliament. A beautiful... humble man with a big heart, a wise proud JAGERA ELDER.. A true trailblazer and I am proud to honour his memory today and every day. See more

24.01.2022 Join our public tours Sunday May 2nd and 23rd Bookings via our website and bio

23.01.2022 Wednesday 29th tour coming soon! We have a few sports left! Dont miss out . . .... #bne #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #indigenousculture #indigenousaustralia #culturaltourism #tourguide #walkingtour #indigenouspeople #nativefoods #bushfoods #bushtucker #queensland #visitqueensland #brisbanefood #brisbanefoodie #brisbane #brisbanephotography #brisbanetourism #visitbrisbane #thisisbrisbane #igersbrisbane #instatourism #whatsonbrisbane #mybrisbane #explorebrisbane #thingstodoinbrisbane #nudgee #nudgeebeach #traditionalknowledge

23.01.2022 Our next weekend tour is Sunday 16th August. Bookings via our bio or email us on [email protected]

21.01.2022 "Being a part of the Birrunga Gallery’s Artisan Markets is such an honour for Culture Weave. We love being surrounded by new beautiful artworks and by other Ind...igenous businesses each and every time we are there. I love the connection the most, and appreciate every person we interact with because of this beautiful place and the Birrunga family we are welcomed into". Culture Weave was one of the stallholders present at the successful First Nations Artisan Markets relaunch last weekend. If you didn't make it, don't feel left out as we'll be having another market day on the 12th of September! We are expecting more sellers and more delicious food options available on the day RSVP to the event for updates on what to expect! https://www.facebook.com/events/3130843400284185/?event_time_id=3130843410284184 #supportlocal

21.01.2022 What you got planned for this Sunday 16th August? Come join us for a Nyanda rite of passage tour at Nudgee waterholes. Our tours include an immersive 2 hour cultural tour and bush foods tasting! For those with bigger appetites we also have an extended food offering. Check our bio for details or call 0412119019

20.01.2022 What a fantastic day for the Cubs , and parents , with #NyandaCulturalTours We learnt about Country and Culture, tried to light a fire by rubbing sticks togeth...er, ate bush tucker directly from trees, painted ourselves with ochre to symbolise the Emu clan, threw boomerangs and spears, learnt some Language, painted boomerangs - would thoroughly recommend Nyanda. Thanks for a wonderful day Madonna, James, Nick and Seraiya.

20.01.2022 Wanting to get outside for a unique cultural experience and engage with nature, try your hand at traditional fire-making or learn about the tribes of Brisbane and Southeast Queensland? https://www.nyandaculturaltours.com.au/visitor-tours/

20.01.2022 New shoots from the wombat berry

19.01.2022 Did you know there's another "How dare you!" speech? 20 years on from Neville Bonner's referendum reaction address, his words still ring true.

19.01.2022 Great morning spent with young learners and staff from Sesame Lane Dakabin. Thank you so much for having us

19.01.2022 Congratulations to the mob at Spirits of the Red Sand. Number 1 tourist attraction in Queensland. Voted by the people. Too deadly!

18.01.2022 What’s everyone got planned for NAIDOC week? We’ve got a jam packed week coming up of tours & cultural pop-ups Whatever you’ve got planned for NAIDOC week stay safe and stay deadly!

16.01.2022 Nyanda Cultural Tours is an enterprise that was a long time in the making. Launching in 2017, they offer Aboriginal cultural experiences in and around Brisbane..., such as their Nudgee Waterhole tour. Madonna Thomson is the Director and she says Nyanda was born from our desire to share our Yagara language, connections, knowledge and context of who we are as part of the broader Gurri (Gurrangnam) Society. Madonnas family have spent more than a decade contributing to the upgrade and maintenance of the Nudgee Bora. This location is part of Madonnas culture and history. She feels that sharing this place with the wider community will raise awareness of its importance and the need to protect and preserve it into the future. In our tours we share a lot of traditional knowledge of the environment and how we used it, including native plant and animals Madonna says. Nyanda use tourism as a vehicle for education and sharing to help inform the community about the uniqueness of Aboriginal culture. Since the start Nyanda have educated over 1000 school students, undertaken 50 visitor experiences and 10 corporate bookings. However, COVID put a halt to their tourism business at a time when Nyanda was growing. COVID has forced them to look at alternative ways of engaging participation in their tours. With restrictions on how people can interact during tours, and additional costs for things such as hand sanitiser and individual packaging of food have made it difficult. Having an alternative income stream has kept them going, but soon Nyanda will be releasing two new cultural experiences in Brisbane. Madonna says, The recent relaxation of COVID restrictions is great, as we are now starting to get visitor and corporate tour bookings. We know that it will be some time before schools will return. If you would like to book an experience for your school, business or social group why not contact Nyanda via their website www.nyandaculturaltours.com.au Thanks for taking the time to read about another fantastic Indigenous business. If you need business support during COVID please contact our HOTLINE (07) 3063 4767 Mon-Fri 7am-7pm. #IndigenousBusiness #OpenForBusiness #MicroStoriesOfIndigenousBusiness #MicroStories #100Stories #TradingBlak #SupportSmall #MakingItForQueensland #QueenslandBusiness #SmallBusinessQueensland

15.01.2022 Honestly we’d probably prefer a countryside of uninterrupted trees but as far as cityscapes go Brissy ain’t bad is it? We are looking forward to giving you a sneak peak of some of our new tours coming soon!

15.01.2022 Thanks to #visitbrisbane for our recent feature

15.01.2022 Well done Mark Jones and Straddie Adventures!

15.01.2022 Come and see Madonna from @nyandatours tours share her bush foods knowledge @spiritsredsand Wild Foods and Cultural Festival Sunday 15th

14.01.2022 Great to see Sobah getting the exposure they deserve

13.01.2022 Came across a variety of native grape whilst out for a walk in the Sunshine Coast hinterland. Delicious tasting and beautiful

12.01.2022 James and Madonna doing their thing for QLD Healths virtual NAIDOC week

12.01.2022 A good Yarn about Jan 26 Ahhhh mate, it’s the day Captain Cook discovered Australia Nahhh, it’s not Actually, that was in April in 1770... Oh well, it was when Australia was first discovered by white people then Well no, that was in 1606, and you know there were people here for thousands of years before? Yeah, but it’s when we became a nation, we became Australia Sorry, no that was 1st of January 1901, and there were many First Nations here long before Well mate, it’s a bloody tradition alright, let me have my beers, beach, and barbie Well it’s actually only been a national holiday since 1994, even though in 1938 it was declared a day of mourning. What does it represent then? Well, it’s when convicts came over and the British Flag was raised in Warrane (Sydney Cove). It’s a National Day of Mourning for the First Nations people of this land. A day that marks the beginning of massacres, genocide, dispossession, Frontier Wars....You’d think a nation with such rich cultural history could recognise and respect their First Nations people, and at the very least, Change the Date.....? #sharedpost #alwayswasalwayswillbe #invasionday #survivalday #dayofmourning #firstnations #aboriginal #torresstraitislander #australia

12.01.2022 A very satisfied customer from our tours today enjoying our mixed plate of native food tastes

12.01.2022 From our recent contribution to Better Together Health Van Part of Metro Norths Virtual NAIDOC week. Always was, always will be!

12.01.2022 Thanks to our fam Birrunga Gallery & Dining for your support. If you havent been into see their unique offering, do yourself a favour and go check them out and their First Nations Artisan Markets

12.01.2022 Thanks Inalnd Rail for supporting Indigenous business and specifically Nyanda Cultural Tours

11.01.2022 Madonna and James are amazing. Highly recommend this tour, so much wealthy knowledge and great hosts.

10.01.2022 We’re excited to be drawing nearer to the launch of our new series of collaborative food tours with Jamie-Lee from @delectabletours. We can’t wait to showcase Brisbane’s food scene through the lens of our unique Indigenous and European perspectives

10.01.2022 Popped into @game_enough this arvo to source a little bit of food product for our tour tomorrow and walked out 30mins later with 3 books, some vegetarian yapas and some Kakadu plum jam!!! Doing our small part in supporting the indigenous supply chain and small business in these trying times . . . #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #indigenousculture #indigenousaustralia #culturaltourism #tourguide #walkingtour #indigenouspeople #nativefoods #bushfoods #bushtucker #queensland #visitqueensland #brisbanefood #brisbanefoodie #brisbanetourism #visitbrisbane #thisisbrisbane #igersbrisbane #instatourism #whatsonbrisbane #mybrisbane #explorebrisbane #thingstodoinbrisbane #buylocalbrisbane #buyblackowned #traditionalknowledge @ Game Enough?

10.01.2022 #Repost @abcindigenous with @trentwhite_photo Darumbal and Yiman man Trent White picked up a camera to help First Nations clans preserve their cultures one photo at a time. . Unsatisfied with life in the mining industry, the 37-year-old made the decision to return to Darumbal, his traditional country in central Queensland.... . "I started getting really involved in a lot of culture here, back home, because we were losing elders pretty quickly in my family and there was no-one really taking on that role," he said. . Mr White spent countless hours learning from elders. He now speaks at schools, hosts programs, and sings in language. . But the father of three was always interested in photography. . Turning it into a career seemed unrealistic until he viewed it as another way to educate people and preserve culture. . "I would go over to families' houses, or anyone of Aboriginal heritage, and you'd go into their house, you'd look at the family photos, and you'd see them dressed up in nice clothes," he said. . "I always used to think, 'how come we're not getting photographed with who we are and what we represent?' and that was something I wanted to change. . Mr White first photographed Darumbal and Torres Strait Islander woman Kayleen Adidi only eight months into owning a camera. . When Ms Adidi saw her photos for the first time she said she was overcome with pride. . "It's empowering. It's given me confidence, not only as a woman, but an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander woman," she said. . "It makes me proud showing my family, showing community. . "Not only that, passing it down to the little people, it's really important, because we want them to be proud of who they are and where they come from." . Read the story, link in bio . ABC Capricornia: Erin Semmler Supplied, Trent White Behind the scenes and of Trent, Erin Semmler, ABC. . #Indigenous #Aboriginal #FirstNations #Photography #Art #Queensland #Australia #Darumbal #Yiman See more

10.01.2022 Can you spot the keelback snake? ............................ This snake is endemic to the Brisbane area. This specimen was minding it’s business today on the shore of the Nudgee waterhole today and staff from Nudgee Beach Environment Centre spotted this one slipping through the grasses!

10.01.2022 So I decided on a recipe - sweet pickle cluster figs & they taste delicious I am going to put on a goats cheese tart. Watch this space . . . .... . #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #indigenousculture #indigenousaustralia #culturaltourism #tourguide #walkingtour #indigenouspeople #nativefoods #bushfoods #bushtucker #queensland #visitqueensland #brisbanefood #brisbanefoodie #brisbane #brisbanephotography #brisbanetourism #visitbrisbane #thisisbrisbane #igersbrisbane #instatourism #whatsonbrisbane #mybrisbane #explorebrisbane #thingstodoinbrisbane #nudgee #nudgeebeach #traditionalknowledge See more

09.01.2022 WEEDS ARE A MATTER OF PERSPECTIVE Growing up my mum always would stop and pick leafy plants for me to eat. It is some of my most loving memories, where Mum would share her aboriginal knowledge of the beneficial herbs and leafy greens that grow all around us. As part of my returning to my Mothers Lore, I have also chosen to learn about the introduced leafy greens and herbs (weeds) growing all around me. It is has been a deeply grounding and enriching experience that I wan...t to share. *Native bitter cress is a beneficial weed that is a member of the mustard family. It is a hot peppery edible with vitamin C, calcium, vitamin E and vitamin K. I picked this from a flowing creek in an outer suburb of Brisbane. . . . #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #indigenousculture #indigenousaustralia #culturaltourism #tourguide #walkingtour #indigenouspeople #nativefoods #bushfoods #bushtucker #queensland #visitqueensland #brisbanefood #brisbanefoodie #brisbane #brisbanephotography #brisbanetourism #visitbrisbane #thisisbrisbane #igersbrisbane #whatsonbrisbane #mybrisbane #explorebrisbane #thingstodoinbrisbane #traditionalknowledge #nativeedibles #edibleweeds @ Upper Brookfield, Queensland, Australia

09.01.2022 Cultural Tour this sat the 8/08/2020 Locals discount $99 includes tour, awesome food and a few Champagnes book now at https://saltwaterecotours.rezdy.com//saltwater-cultural-to

08.01.2022 James Bonner demonstrating his proficiency at shield making from a forest red gum. James is one of Nyanda's senior cultural tour guides and continues to practise and apply his cultural knowledge in the contemporary cultural heritage environment.

08.01.2022 https://facebook.com/events/s/first-nations-artisan-markets/3130843400284185/?ti=icl

08.01.2022 Part of my Dry July is enjoying a delicious Sobah Pepperberry IPA for dinner. A fantastic social initiative by motivated Indigenous business entrepreneurs . . . .... . #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #indigenousculture #indigenousaustralia #culturaltourism #walkingtour #indigenouspeople #nativefoods #bushfoods #bushtucker #queensland #visitqueensland #brisbanefood #brisbanefoodie #brisbane #brisbanephotography #brisbanetourism #visitbrisbane #thisisbrisbane #dryjuly2020 #instatourism #whatsonbrisbane #mybrisbane #explorebrisbane #thingstodoinbrisbane #nudgee #traditionalknowledge #sobah #dryjuly

07.01.2022 What you got planned for this Sunday 16th August? Come join us for a Nyanda ‘rite of passage’ tour at Nudgee waterholes. Our tours include an immersive 2 hour cultural tour and bush foods tasting! For those with bigger appetites we also have an extended food offering. Check our bio for details or call 0412119019

07.01.2022 September is looking amazing Get your family and friends together for one of the many incredible events we have this Spring. Saltwater Cultural Tours with K...erry Neill from Triballink Sunset Tours with live music. A special fundraising event with live music. Don't forget we can do private charters, birthdays, staff parties, Christmas parties and weddings! bookings: https://saltwaterecotours.rezdy.com/ enquiries: [email protected]

07.01.2022 Great work Kerry Neil!

07.01.2022 "Being a part of the Birrunga Gallerys Artisan Markets is such an honour for Culture Weave. We love being surrounded by new beautiful artworks and by other Ind...igenous businesses each and every time we are there. I love the connection the most, and appreciate every person we interact with because of this beautiful place and the Birrunga family we are welcomed into". Culture Weave was one of the stallholders present at the successful First Nations Artisan Markets relaunch last weekend. If you didn't make it, don't feel left out as we'll be having another market day on the 12th of September! We are expecting more sellers and more delicious food options available on the day RSVP to the event for updates on what to expect! https://www.facebook.com/events/3130843400284185/?event_time_id=3130843410284184 #supportlocal

06.01.2022 Native cluster fig (ficus racemosa). A very nice find while walking. A nice edible fig, may even beat my favourite ficus watkinsiana! #nativebushfood#brisbanecity

06.01.2022 #Repost @curriecountry with @make_repost What time is it ?? The first appearance of the celestial emu starts April-May image (A) and indicated the emus were starting to pair up When it was horizontal in the sky June image (B) indicated the eggs were in the nest and ready to harvest When the celestial emu starts to dip head down in July (C), it was an indication is too late to harvest as the eggs now have chicks... In SE QLD the direct alignment of the emu vertical to the horizon is also iniation time or male ceremony time. Why ?? Male emu take care of the eggs during the 60 day incubation period and he is the sole parent for up to two years after the eggs hatch. The iniation ceremony represents the lifecycle and potency of eggs (sperm) the relationship to responsibility, to the young, and the connection to a cycle far greater than time. Father Emu is honoured revered + an indication of life cycles...this is the star lore learning What time is it ?? Time to learn more about Aboriginal cultural astronomy The world first astronomers- #Indigenousvalues #Starlores #olderthantime #culturalastronomy #curriecountry Also... The emu feather is significant to QLD mobs and used in ceremony + battle, by men + women + worn in the Frontier Wars.. It was then appropriated by QLD soldiers to differentiate themselves from VIC + NSW soldiers and then collectively used by Australia soldiers to diffeientae themselves in WWI + beyond. Fisrt seen in Queensland Mounted Infantry during the great shearers' strike in Queensland in 1891, now a part of Australian military personality. #Indigenousvalues #Indigenousexcellence #Indigenouscontribution #curriecountry #Indigenousknowledges @ Moggill, Queensland, Australia

05.01.2022 Tour this Saturday 13th June. Contact us on 0412119019 or [email protected] for details. 20 people maximum. Dont miss out!!! #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #indigenousculture #indigenousaustralia #culturaltourism #tourguide #walkingtour #indigenouspeople #nativefoods #bushfoods #bushtucker #queensland #visitqueensland #brisbanefood #brisbane #brisbanephotography #brisbanetourism #visitbrisbane #thisisbrisbane #igersbrisbane #instatourism #whatsonbrisbane #mybrisbane #explorebrisbane #thingstodoinbrisbane #nudgee #blacklivesmatterbrisbane #traditionalknowledge

05.01.2022 Honestly wed probably prefer a countryside of uninterrupted trees but as far as cityscapes go Brissy aint bad is it? We are looking forward to giving you a sneak peak of some of our new tours coming soon!

02.01.2022 Getting ready to dry some and make jam or pickle with the remaining. Let’s see how I go

02.01.2022 Saying happy belated 80th birthday to @storybridgebrisbane. Its seen a lot during this time, but not nearly as much as the land its built upon and the First Nations people who have cared for country and continued as custodians of maintaining the oldest living culture in the world #alwayswasalwayswillbeaboriginalland #yuggeracountry #turrubulcountry Anyone know who did this image? (Artist unknown) . . . .... . #aboriginal #aboriginalaustralia #aboriginalculture #indigenousculture #indigenousaustralia #culturaltourism #tourguide #walkingtour #indigenouspeople #bushtucker #queensland #visitqueensland #brisbanefood #brisbanefoodie #brisbane #brisbanetourism #visitbrisbane #thisisbrisbane #igersbrisbane #whatsonbrisbane #mybrisbane #explorebrisbane #nudgee #traditionalknowledge #storybridge #storybridgebrisbane

01.01.2022 Been having fun creating our own bush to bowl recipes from native lillypillyies. What ya think, looks pretty good huh?

01.01.2022 Great read from Gourmet Traveller about the growing awareness around native Australian ingredients and their role in our collective story.