World’s largest sand island to revert to its original name, meaning ‘paradise’ in the Butchulla language
The reinstatement of K’gari as the island’s name has been a long time coming, the chair of the Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation, aunty Gayle Minniecon, said.“For us it’s about respect for our people. It’s important for us to let our ancestors know that our culture is still strong and we continue to care for our country.”
The consultation follows the island’s world heritage area being renamed K’gari last year, environment minister Meaghan Scanlon said “K’gari means paradise in the Butchulla language and as a popular destination for its natural beauty, is a much more fitting name for such an iconic place,” Scanlon said.
“The name Fraser Island is culturally inappropriate - it is a tribute to Eliza Fraser, a woman whose narrative directly led to the massacre and dispossession of the Butchulla people.” K’gari was originally known by Europeans as Great Sandy Island before it was changed to Fraser Island after Scotswoman Eliza Fraser was shipwrecked there in 1836.
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