'We’re guardians of the land': Indigenous leaders hold healing corroboree as fire-hit NSW communities rebuild

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Indigenous communities on the NSW south coast are praying for rain as they survey the damage from this season's bushfires CassyBain

There is little left of Gerry Moore's property on the NSW south coast, which has been used over the years for Aboriginal youth camps and cultural gatherings.Indigenous landowner Mr Moore says the destruction happened all too quickly."It’s very emotional, it’s heart-wrenching, it’s devastating it’s all those words," he told SBS News.

Other members of the Indigenous community are also surveying the damage to their fire-affected homes and land. In attempt to turn sorrow into hope, members of the Yuin Aboriginal group on the NSW south coast came together for a traditional healing ceremony. Those gathered at Huskisson beach and participated in prayers for rain and songs of tribute for those who died in the bushfires.

 

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CassyBain Guardians of Australia..then how the FUCK did Australia become a giant fiery HELL?!

CassyBain now that's what matters ! Australians.

CassyBain Another mob from the Fakeorigine tribe.

CassyBain Praying - actions of clueless people

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