Traditional Owners

Photo taken at the Greater Shepparton Sorry Day Event held in Monash Park. This event is held on an annual basis by Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group.
Photo taken at the Greater Shepparton Sorry Day Event held in Monash Park. This event is held on an annual basis by Shepparton Region Reconciliation Group.

Yorta Yorta Country extends from Shepparton/ Mooroopna and includes Benalla, Wangaratta, Euroa, Rutherglen, Yarrawonga, Corowa, Echuca, Kyabram, Nathalia, Rushworth, and over Murray River to just south of Deniliquin and Jerilderie.

Below is the current map highlighting Yorta Yorta Nation as the Traditional Owners of this area.

This map has been approved by First Nations Legal and Research Services (Previously known as Native Title Services Victoria (NTSV)) who determine through a lengthy process, who are the traditional owners or who is the Registered Aboriginal Party (RAP) for specific tribal lands.

Yorta Yorta Nation Aboriginal Corporation’s core business includes land management, environmental management, cultural heritage, family group support, Elders business and more.