AustLit logo

AustLit

Moogy Sumner Moogy Sumner i(A125394 works by) (a.k.a. Major Sumner)
Born: Established: Raukkan / Narrung, Meningie - Coorong area, South East South Australia, South Australia, ;
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal Ngarrindjeri ; Aboriginal
The material on this page is available to AustLit subscribers. If you are a subscriber or are from a subscribing organisation, please log in to gain full access. To explore options for subscribing to this unique teaching, research, and publishing resource for Australian culture and storytelling, please contact us or find out more.

BiographyHistory

Moogy Sumner has been involved in reviving and teaching Aboriginal culture for many years. Sumner was involved in organising the Ngarrindjeri Ngrilkulun '99 Corroboree, the first corroboree at Raukkan for 100 years, and organised to coincide with celebrations for the International year of Older Persons. Sumner was born at Raukkan, formerly known as Point McLeay Mission, in South Australia, as were his parents and grandparents. He has worked for the Adelaide Sobriety Group and run seminars in cultural awareness.

Most Referenced Works

Personal Awards

2023 recipient Australia Council Grants, Awards and Fellowships — Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups $50,000
VIEW ALL AWARDS
Last amended 25 Aug 2023 12:40:13
BlackWords
Other mentions of "" in AustLit:
    X