News Bunjil Bagora - Waverley Park renamed with cultural significance

[bris tarangau]

Didn’t see this article until today.

Chad Wingard says he is proud to play for a club that is making efforts to respect Indigenous culture after Hawthorn renamed its Waverley Park headquarters to ‘Bunjil Bagora’.

Speaking to NITV News this week, Wingard said the renaming of ‘Bunjil Bagora’ acknowledges the club’s history and reconciliation in Australia.

“It's a massive statement not just for Indigenous kids, for all kids alike,” Wingard said.

“It might even make kids Google or have a look into Aboriginal culture and Australia's history… They’ll ask their parents, 'What does Bunjil Bagora mean?'"

Wingard hopes that other AFL clubs will jump on board and follow in Hawthorn’s steps.

“It’s a reiteration showing that we respect Indigenous culture 100 per cent, we’re going to make this place equal for everyone and walk together as one,” he said.

“It's a respect thing, but it's also acknowledging everyone who has come before us and (that) the land we stand on is Indigenous land.

“I think it’s going to be one of those things that's looked back on as a huge point in Hawthorn's very rich history.”


Wingard: “A huge point in Hawthorn’s rich history”…
https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/1032757

Well said, Wings. Impressive.

 

[Collins-Langford-Ayres]

Would be interested to know how all the indigenous boys feel about it. Is it something really special to them, or just a nice touch?

 

[Ned Ryerson]

Would be interested to know how all the indigenous boys feel about it. Is it something really special to them, or just a nice touch?

There's a post two posts up from yours that will answer your question.