Description:
Dakniang is an Aboriginal Australian surname. It is derived from the word 'dakni' meaning 'downstream' or 'down-river'. The Dakniang people are an Aboriginal people located in the Upper Murray region of Victoria. The Dakniang people have a customs and culture that is distinct from other Aboriginal groups in Victoria. The Dakniang people are believed to have migrated to their present location from the Upper Murray region of New South Wales about 2,000 years ago. The Dakniang people are speakers of the Wiradjuri language and they have a traditional way of life that includes hunting, fishing, and gathering. The Dakniang people are also involved in traditional ceremonies and celebrations.
