Noongar
The Noongar are Indigenous Australians who traditionally inhabit the southwest corner of Western Australia. The term Noongar refers to a collection of language and cultural groups that share a common identity, speaking Noongar languages that form a cluster within the Pama–Nyungan language family.
Traditional Noongar country covers the southwest corner of the state, from coastal areas around the Perth region
Noongar culture centers on a strong connection to country, expressed through ceremony, story, song, and art.
European contact began in the late 18th century and intensified with the establishment of the Swan River
In recent decades Noongar people have pursued native title recognition and land rights. A landmark settlement
Today Noongar communities are active in urban and regional Western Australia, maintaining distinct identities within the
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