An explanation of Nyungar kin-relations Joe 'jopossum' from Perth Western Australia. The following is an explanation of some of my personal views of the Nyungar kin-family, s…kin group and totemic relationships. I am Whadjuk and Wilmen man, two first nations belonging two similar language and same cultural bloc 'Bibbulmun' or paperbark people. Nyungar life and most of nature are divided into two classes 'moieties' either 'Wardong' or black crow or 'Manitj' or 'White Cockatoo'. Each of these are represented by a number of different kin- family groups, each of which have their own tract of country, kin- totems and dreaming. Through my materlineal line, I inherit my mothers moiety that is the 'Wardong' of black crow, and my kin- family totem is the 'Kworra' or Brush Tail Wallaby, but I receive a different skin name which is 'Nogonyuk'. Through my paterlineal line, I inherit my fathers territory that is through birth and mythological linkages. The kin- family group must marry outside not within. The tract of country 'Whadjuk' that is held in trust for it is the men-kin who are responsible for looking after the sacred grounds and seeing that the appropriate rituals are held. jo76nyoongar@yahoo.com.au (MORE)