Welcome to Karajarri Country
As part of the World’s oldest living culture it is in our DNA to share our stories and knowledge, it is something we’ve been doing for tens of thousands of years.
I am a Karajarri man and have grown up on this Country, learning from the Elders, my fathers, mothers, aunties , uncles and grandparents.
Warrwany Cultural Tours is a family affair with family members contributing to every aspect of the business from preparing bushfoods to sharing cultural knowledge through storytelling, cultural ceremonies and dances that give visitors from all over the world the opportunity to connect with Karajarri culture.
With the permission of the community elders I am honoured to be able to share our stories with visitors to the region.”
Your Karajarri Guides
Francis Shoveller
“Introduced to Karajarri culture at a young age, I have long been a passionate advocate for keeping Aboriginal Culture alive through maintaining cultural practices on country and sharing the richness of our history with all cultures."
As a local Cultural Heritage Advisor, Francis advises local government agencies and the private sector on Cultural awareness and community issues. He also conducts land surveys, site clearing and traditional land management services for local government agencies and Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Land Management.
An accomplished musician, Francis performs regularly throughout the north west with family members in The Shoveller Family Band.
Mervyn Mulardy
Mervyn Mulardy grew up most of his life very close to his cultural mentors, his father, mother and grandmothers and other cultural bosses. He comes from the Karajarri people about 180klm south of Broome. He has mastered his cultural authority endorsed by his elders to speak, talk and practice his culture for and behalf of Karajarri people. Mervyn lives and abides by Karajarri Law and Culture and is fluent in his native tongue being the Karajarri language. He also has an understanding of a number of other tribal languages and also lives in two worlds. He also rejuvenates old ancient traditional songs and traditional practices to the younger generation and lifts and inspires the elders.
Frankie Shoveller
Frankie Shoveller is the Eldest brother of Mervyn and Father of Francis. Frankie is a Karajarri Traditional owner of Karajarri Country. Frankie lives a contemporary but traditional Aboriginal lifestyle and his culture is very much a part of his life.
He too has important roles to keep Karajarri culture strong and also to share his stories of the country that was passed down on to him.
