Imani and Tyali Nelson

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Listen to Imani and Tyali Nelson

Passing down knowledge

Listen to Imani and Tyali Nelson explain how passing on knowledge is vital to knowing Country.

About Imani and Tyali Nelson

Jaara, Dja Dja Wurrung

Sisters Imani and Tyali Nelson are the granddaughters of Brien Nelson senior and the daughters of Justice Nelson. They grew up on Country at Leanganook (Mt Alexander) and Vaughn Springs.

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