Description:
The name Chaiyeataree is derived from the Aboriginal word for 'clearing in the bush'. The name is often used by the Yolngu people of the Arnhem Land region of north-east Australia. The Chaiyeataree people are a small, nomadic Aboriginal community who live in the remote and rugged Arnhem Land region of north-east Australia. The Chaiyeataree people are believed to have descended from the Yolngu people who migrated from the Torres Strait islands in the late 18th century. The Chaiyeataree people are traditional custodians of the land and their culture is based on hunting, fishing and gathering. The Chaiyeataree people are also known for their art and traditional ceremonies. The Chaiyeataree people speak the Yolngu language and are members of the Yolngu nation.
