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Indigenous Honour Roll

On 17 February 2012, twenty indigenous Victorians were inducted into the inaugural Victorian Indigenous Honour Roll.  Raymond Marks from BGLC accepted the award for Johnny Mullagh.  Johnny Mullagh from Harrow was one of Australia's first cricketers and was a member of the first cricket team to tour England in the 1860's.  The Honour Roll Shield for Johnny Mullagh is on display at the BGLC office.

Scar Tree

January 25 was an historical event for BGLC and its members.  The Scar Tree that had fallen into the Wimmera River east of the Horsham Hospital during the floods of 2011 was removed from the river as a preservation and protection measure.  The Scar Tree has been placed on temporary display outside the BGLC offices in Firebrace St until it is relocated at the Wimmera Mallee Muesum, Knowledge and Tourism.

Our Vision and Values

Traditional Owners working together as Custodians of Culture, Country, Heritage, Lore and Language”

Our Values

Respect for Culture, Country, Heritage, Lore and Language Commitment to Professionalism Inclusiveness, Engagement and Responsiveness"

The role of BGLC

BGLC is the first stop for all matters relating to cultural heritage and indigenous land management. It is the only body in the region with the legislative authority to make legal decisions about cultural heritage.

Barengi Gadjin Land Council - At a Glance

• Represents Traditional Owners from the Wotjobaluk, Jaadwa, Jadawajali, Wergaia and Japagulk family groups, who were recognised in the 2005 Native Title Consent Determination, the first in south-eastern Australia.
• Is the Prescribed Body Corporate for the Wotjobaluk claim area, as outlined in the Native Title Act, giving it legal authority and obligation to work on behalf of Traditional Owners.
• Is the Registered Aboriginal Party for the Wotjobaluk claim area, as decided by the Victorian Government, in line with the Aboriginal Heritage Act, 2006.
• Is a registered Aboriginal Corporation under the CAATSI Act.
• Has a membership of more than 170 Traditional Owners, all of whom have proven their ancestral links to one of 7 Apical Ancestors registered in the Native Title Consent Determination.
• Has 6 staff, including CEO Jim Golden-Brown, Cultural Heritage / RAP Manager and Traditional Owner Kerry Hunt, Community Engagement / Cultural Centre Manager and Traditional Owner Raymond Marks, Office Manager Jenni Michael, Tourism and Education Officer and Tradional Owner, Sonny Secombe and Reception and Adminstration  Lynette Aucello..