Kaurna Tribe

‘The Kaurna are the original people of Adelaide and the Adelaide Plains. The Kaurna region included the plains which stretched north and south from Tarntanya and the wooded foothills of the range which borders them to the east. ’ My workplace is located on the land of the Kaurna people.

The people in the Kaurna communities spoke a complex language which reflected their unique culture and deep knowledge of the environment. Their relationship with their land was very important so learning about culture and environment began at a very young age so that it will build up their cultural identities. Educating the young ones was a vital part of Kaurna life, and knowing their land was important for more than just food, shelter, tools and medicine.