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Murrundindi, is the ngurungaeta (headman) of the Wurundjeri people and a descendant of William Barak. The name, "Murrundindi," means Home in the Mountain and was given to Murrundindi in a naming ceremony by his mother Gumbri. Murrundindi is much more than a peace keeper and a spiritual custodian of the land around the Melbourne region. He has spent the last 40 years sharing his culture and his message of love and acceptance through education in schools, many communities, and at Healesville Sanctuary. He is keenly motivated to share his knowledge of plants, animals, food and cultural practices of the Wurundjeri with all people.