2023-25 DIRECTORS Djerriwarrh Te Moana Nui A Kiwa Aboriginal Corporation
EDWARD THOMAS NOA
DIRECTOR
CHAIRMAN
ELIZEBATH C NOA
DIRECTOR
SECRETARY
Profile: Edward Noa
- Role: Chairman Djerriwarrh Te Moana Nui A Kiwa Aboriginal Corporation ICN 8108
- Location: Melton
- Heritage: Edward identifies with the Palawa Kani and Gunditjmara bloodlines, taking immense pride in his Aboriginal ancestry.
- Ancestral Journey: His lineage journey was revealed to him in 2013 by his mother on her deathbed. She disclosed their ancestral origins dating back to the early 1800s, beginning with Samuel Tomlins and Bullra (Poolrerrener) from the Pairbeenne clan of Tasmania, whose son, Edward Tomlins, also known as Black Ned, continued the lineage.
- Historical Record: His family’s history is meticulously documented in the Tasmania archives under whalers and sealers, tracing back to his mother.
- Community Engagement: Inspired by his roots and heritage, Edward joined the Djaambi men’s group in Melton and was instrumental in forming the Djerriwarrh Te Moana Nui A Kiwa Aboriginal Corporation. The corporation’s name reflects the combined Aboriginal and Māori heritage, particularly linking to the Gunditjmara through the Clarke family.
- Recognition: His bloodline is acknowledged and respected by the elders, and he has been ceremonially welcomed to country. Both his Aboriginal and Māori lineages are well-documented and can be explored through public records.
Profile: Elizabeth Camellia Noa
- Role: Full Director and Secretary at Djerriwarrh Te Moana Nui A Kiwa Aboriginal Corporation ICN 8108
- Location: Based in Melton
- Background: At 39, Elizabeth is a descendant of Edward (Ned) Tomlins, also known as Black Ned, a significant figure with Tasmanian Aboriginal heritage from the Palawa Kani and Gunditjmara tribes. Her lineage also includes Māori heritage through her great, great, great grandmother, Hipora Iwikatea.
- Ancestral Legacy: Proudly part of the 7th generation, she traces her roots back to her great, great, great grandfather, Edward Tomlins, who was a renowned Tasmanian Aboriginal sealer, embodying the cultural and historical legacy of her ancestors.
- Family Lineage: Her father, Edward Thomas Noa, who is the chairman of the corporation, continues this rich family history. His lineage is recorded in the Tasmanian archives, connecting to the walers and sealers and his biological mother Reuma Tamihana.
- Cultural Identity: Elizabeth’s profound connection to her Aboriginal and Māori roots shapes her leadership and dedication to preserving and promoting her community’s traditions and histories.
CHARLES WHITFIELD
DIRECTOR
TREASURER
ANDREW BRIAN W TRAVIS
DIRECTOR
CULTURE PRESERVATION OFFICER
- Role: Treasurer and Director at Djerriwarrh Te Moana Nui A Kiwa Aboriginal Corporation ICN 8108
- Community: Yorta Yorta
- Heritage: Charles identifies as a member of the Aboriginal community, specifically from the Yorta Yorta people. His connection to his Aboriginal heritage is a significant aspect of his identity and cultural engagement.
- Family Background: Charles was born to Barry Lee and Betty Lorraine Whitfield, who were both recognised members of the Yorta Yorta community. Sadly, his father passed away when Charles was just 18 months old, leaving many aspects of his paternal heritage unknown.
- Cultural Engagement: Over the past decade, Charles has deepened his involvement in exploring and understanding his Indigenous roots. This journey of cultural rediscovery has been largely driven by his participation in the Djerriwarrh Te Moana Nui A Kiwa Aboriginal operation group, a government-backed initiative.
- Personal Motivation: Growing up, Charles found that his family rarely spoke about their cultural background, sparking a growing curiosity and desire to connect with his roots. His active participation in cultural groups not only fulfills a personal quest for knowledge but also positions him to contribute meaningfully to his community’s future.
- Role: Director of Arts and Education at Djerriwarrh Te Moana Nui A Kiwa Aboriginal Corporation ICN 8108
- Heritage: Andrew plays a pivotal role in preserving and promoting Aboriginal culture through arts and historical education. While his specific community affiliation is broadly rooted in Aboriginal heritage, further details will be provided as confirmed.
- Professional Focus: Andrew is dedicated to curating arts programs and exhibitions that highlight the rich history and vibrant traditions of the Aboriginal peoples. He is instrumental in organizing cultural shows that educate both the Aboriginal community and the wider public.
- Personal Contribution: Passionate about history and art, Andrew uses his position to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of Aboriginal cultures, aiming to bridge cultural gaps and build a more inclusive society.
We are the descendants of the Pairrebeenne clans people from Tebrikunna
We, the directors of the Djerriwarrh Te Moana Nui A Kiwa Aboriginal Corporation, wish you all the best and safe health; we bring you this website so that we may all work together to rebuild our family history and record it here for all to see. We have named this website “djaambi.com” Djaambi meaning brother/Brotherhood, which is derived from the western area of the state of Victoria,
The Djerriwarrh Te Moana Nui A Kiwa Aboriginal Corporation (registration 8108 with ORIC)
By acknowledging the original owners and elders of this whenua past, present, and upcoming, which we, as Djaambi members, are part of
We have finally got our own forum.
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tell us about your self.
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Our History, Our People, Our Whanau and Our website that brings us all together.
As families separated and moved further away, we decided to help families keep in touch by building this website. As in today’s society, people cannot travel distances or see each other losing contact phone numbers or email addresses.
The Djaambi website is the answer to many where they can have one place to find their family, chat, leave messages, and have a common goal: finding our heritage and showing our children where and who we are from.
It is hoped that others reading this website can be available to help with wording and add new information to make this interesting for all to be able to learn their heritage
Cultural heritage gives people a sense of unity and belonging within the group it allows them to understand previous generations and the history of where they come from.
Whānau is Māori for extended family. It is also used in everyday New Zealand English, as well as in official publications. In Māori society, the whānau is also a political unit, below the levels of hapū and iwi, and the word itself has other meanings, with our Māori and Aboriginal heritage a mixture from when Aboriginals arrived in New Zealand from the late 18th century and marrying a Māori Wahine and having children which Edward Tomlins nicknamed Black Ned, a half caste Aboriginal Harpoonest from Tasmania, well known for his expertise on harpooning whales
Our logo to the left is on all our clothing to show who we are.
The logo shows a Maori Male profile to the left and an Aboriginal Male profile to the right. with the red sun in the middle
On the right side the same goes but with Female profiles
