Kabi
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The Kabi people are an Aboriginal
Goori people of Australia
, and corresponding language group of the South East Queensland
coast, stretching from Brisbane up to Bundaberg
. In their language, "Kabi" means "No".
Recently smaller clan groups separated into sub-groups, and do not identify as Kabi, therefore the term Kabi now refers to a smaller group. Kabi were previously designated the main anthropological group identified in the South East Queensland region.
Buroinjin was a game played by the Kabi. Spectators called out 'Ei, ei' to applaud. Buroinjin was the name of the ball made from kangaroo skin.
The ancestral god of the Kabi people has a name that cannot be mentioned "in ordinary conversation", though a form of their god is the Djakkahn (the rainbow serpent), which is a part-fish part-snake ancestral spirit residing in deep water holes.
Dali'pie, Great Elder Statesman of the early to late 19th century, a chief who was an outspoken critic of the treatment of his people by the colonial government and early settlers in Australia.
Dahn'dali, a great warrior of high stature, a Chief who led his warriors on a war against the colonial government and early settlers, the war he led was from 1841 to 1854.
Wha'din (Fred Embrey),a great songman, a chief who struggled to maintain the culture of the Kabi people during the reservation days of Aboriginal Australia. He composed several corrobories (Yaua'Warrai), and passed on many Ancient stories and ceremonies to some of his people that have allowed the kabi kabi culture to exist to this day.
Indigenous Australians
Indigenous Australians are the original inhabitants of the Australian continent and nearby islands. The Aboriginal Indigenous Australians migrated from the Indian continent around 75,000 to 100,000 years ago....
Goori people of Australia
Australia
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, and corresponding language group of the South East Queensland
South East Queensland
South East Queensland is a region of the state of Queensland in Australia, which contains approximately two-thirds of the state population...
coast, stretching from Brisbane up to Bundaberg
Bundaberg, Queensland
Bundaberg is a city in Queensland, Australia. It is part of the Local Government Area of the Bundaberg Region and is a major centre within Queensland's broader Wide Bay-Burnett geographical region...
. In their language, "Kabi" means "No".
Recently smaller clan groups separated into sub-groups, and do not identify as Kabi, therefore the term Kabi now refers to a smaller group. Kabi were previously designated the main anthropological group identified in the South East Queensland region.
Buroinjin was a game played by the Kabi. Spectators called out 'Ei, ei' to applaud. Buroinjin was the name of the ball made from kangaroo skin.
The ancestral god of the Kabi people has a name that cannot be mentioned "in ordinary conversation", though a form of their god is the Djakkahn (the rainbow serpent), which is a part-fish part-snake ancestral spirit residing in deep water holes.
Notable Kabi people
Notable Kabi people include:Dali'pie, Great Elder Statesman of the early to late 19th century, a chief who was an outspoken critic of the treatment of his people by the colonial government and early settlers in Australia.
Dahn'dali, a great warrior of high stature, a Chief who led his warriors on a war against the colonial government and early settlers, the war he led was from 1841 to 1854.
Wha'din (Fred Embrey),a great songman, a chief who struggled to maintain the culture of the Kabi people during the reservation days of Aboriginal Australia. He composed several corrobories (Yaua'Warrai), and passed on many Ancient stories and ceremonies to some of his people that have allowed the kabi kabi culture to exist to this day.
- Steve RenoufSteve RenoufStephen Renouf is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer of the 1980s, 90s and 2000s. Of Aboriginal and European descent, he was known as one of the sport's greatest centres. Renouf set numerous records for the Brisbane Broncos club and is considered one of the greatest...
, rugby player with the Brisbane Broncos, is descended from the Kabi people through his father. - Joel Wenitong of hip-hop band Deadly Knowledge is from the Kabi.
- Ray Minniecon from the Kabi is the Director of Crossroads Aboriginal Ministries in Sydney Anglican Diocese of Redfern. He has helped to found Kinchela Boys' Home Aboriginal Corporation and social programmes for Aborigines.
- Arthur BeetsonArthur BeetsonArthur Henry "Artie" Beetson, OAM , was an Australian rugby league footballer and coach. He represented Australia and Queensland from 1964 to 1981. His position was at prop. Beetson became the first Indigenous Australian to captain his country in any sport. and is frequently cited as the best...
, Queensland Rugby LeagueQueensland Rugby LeagueThe Queensland Rugby Football League is the governing body for rugby league in Queensland. It is a member of the Australian Rugby League and selects the members of Queensland State of Origin teams....
legend and former Australian captain.