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Guringai, GuriNgai, Wannangini, Walkaloa: A long con, gone on too long.

Guringai, GuriNgai, Wannangini, Walkaloa: A long con, gone on too long.

By bungaree.org

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man named invents a ‘Tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen Culture, heritage, even our claiming our Ancestors as their own.. Presented here for the first time is a digital history of just some of what spawned from this falsehood, and the ongoing harm they are causing.
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Episode 13.3 - Hornsby Council and the GuriNgai -Cash for twice stolen Country

https://guringai.org/2023/10/30/hornsby-council-and-the-guringai-cash-for-twice-stolen-country-part-1-hatsicc/


https://guringai.org/2023/10/30/hornsby-council-and-the-guringai-cash-for-twice-stolen-country-part-2-aboriginal-heritage-study/


https://guringai.org/2023/11/06/call-to-action-saving-hornsby-from-the-guringai/

Nov 07, 202349:45
Episode 13 - Part 2

Episode 13 - Part 2

More GurNigai and friends carrying on post the July 7 publication of

https://guringai.org/


https://guringai.org/2023/09/02/chapter-13-post-publication-of-a-long-con-gone-on-too-long/


https://guringai.org/2023/10/30/hornsby-council-and-the-guringai-cash-for-twice-stolen-country-part-1-hatsicc/

Nov 01, 202346:55
What’s so #radical about so-called ‘GuriNgai man’ Brad Twynham
Oct 22, 202347:57
Why people say 'don't read the comments' - Part Five

Why people say 'don't read the comments' - Part Five

More comments from Guringai founder Warren Whitfield.

guringai.org

Oct 20, 202337:39
Meet Colleen Fuller (Colleen Linda Jones) - A Very Special Episode.
Oct 13, 202312:20
Why people say 'don't read the comments' - Part Four

Why people say 'don't read the comments' - Part Four

Guringai.org

Oct 12, 202335:10
Why people say 'don't read the comments' - Part Three
Oct 06, 202301:00:16
Chapter 13 Part 1 – Post publication of A Long Con Gone On Too Long.

Chapter 13 Part 1 – Post publication of A Long Con Gone On Too Long.

https://guringai.org/2023/09/02/chapter-13-post-publication-of-a-long-con-gone-on-too-long/


In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors. Presented here for the first time is a record of what spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia.

This group of 55, 52, 49 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

The following shows clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.

Chapter 1. 2001- 2003

Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006

Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008

Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012

Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014

Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016

Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.

Chapter 8. 2019.

Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Chapter 13. 2023 – Post publication of A Long Con Gone On Too Long.

Chapter 14. Conclusion.

Addendum. ANTHROPOLOGICAL CONNECTION REPORT: Family history and contemporary connection evidence.

Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis.

Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.

Addendum. Goolabeen – Saving Kariong ‘Sacred Lands’

Blog.

Patreon


Sep 27, 202301:18:21
Why people say 'don't read the comments' - Part Two

Why people say 'don't read the comments' - Part Two

https://wordpress.com/read/blogs/25377205/posts/3178


https://guringai.org/2023/07/07/addendum-dr-geoff-ford/



Sep 25, 202333:22
Guringai, GuriNgai, Wannangini, Walkaloa: On 17 September 2009 Ms Tracey-Lee Howie is interviewed by Rob Willis for the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.

Guringai, GuriNgai, Wannangini, Walkaloa: On 17 September 2009 Ms Tracey-Lee Howie is interviewed by Rob Willis for the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.

On 17 September 2009, Tracey-Lee Howie is interviewed by Rob Willis for the Rob and Olya Willis folklore collection.

It is worth remembering that Tracey-Lee is not related in any way to my genuine confirmed Aboriginal family descendants of Bungaree (& Matora). During this fascinating interview Tracey-Lee Howie (nee Robinson) confirms that Warren Whitfield is “the brainchild behind” of Guringai Tribal Link Aboriginal Corporation.

https://guringai.org/

Sep 23, 202342:20
Why people say 'don't read the comments' - Part One

Why people say 'don't read the comments' - Part One

A chronological reading of the comments receved by me JD Cooke, on my website, bungaree.org

Ren's comments can be found here:

https://guringai.org/2023/07/07/chapter-4-2009-2012/

While Warren Whitfield has commented more than any other person, starting here:

https://guringai.org/2023/07/07/chapter-4-2009-2012/

Sep 22, 202329:32
Guringai, GuriNgai, Wannangini, Walkaloa: Anthropological Connection Report: Howie Family history & contemporary connection evidence.

Guringai, GuriNgai, Wannangini, Walkaloa: Anthropological Connection Report: Howie Family history & contemporary connection evidence.

https://guringai.org/2023/09/06/tracey-howie-and-family-guringai-tribal-link-aboriginal-corporation/


Excerpt from the ANTHROPOLOGICAL CONNECTION REPORT, Family history and contemporary connection evidence.

AWABAKAL AND GURlNGAI PEOPLE

NC20131002
NATALIE KWOK. CONSULTANT ANTHROPOLOGIST
OCTOBER 2015


Sep 20, 202338:51
Chapter 12. 2023.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Guringai, GuriNgai, Wannangini, Walkaloa: A long con, gone on too long.

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors. Presented here for the first time is a record of what spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia.

This group of 55, 52, 49 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

The following shows clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.

Chapter 1. 2001- 2003

Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006

Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008

Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012

Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014

Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016

Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.

Chapter 8. 2019.

Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Chapter 13. 2023 – Post publication of A Long Con Gone On Too Long.

Addendum. ANTHROPOLOGICAL CONNECTION REPORT: Family history and contemporary connection evidence.

Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis.

Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.

Addendum. Goolabeen – Saving Kariong ‘Sacred Lands’

Blog.

Patreon

Podcast

Sep 14, 202301:17:11
Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Guringai, GuriNgai, Wannangini, Walkaloa: A long con, gone on too long.

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors. Presented here for the first time is a record of what spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia.

This group of 55, 52, 49 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

The following shows clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.

Chapter 1. 2001- 2003

Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006

Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008

Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012

Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014

Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016

Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.

Chapter 8. 2019.

Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Chapter 13. 2023 – Post publication of A Long Con Gone On Too Long.

Addendum. ANTHROPOLOGICAL CONNECTION REPORT: Family history and contemporary connection evidence.

Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis.

Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.

Addendum. Goolabeen – Saving Kariong ‘Sacred Lands’

Blog.

Patreon

Podcast

Sep 14, 202301:02:48
Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 10. 2021.

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors. Presented here for the first time is a record of what spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia.

This group of 55, 52, 49 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

The following shows clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.

Chapter 1. 2001- 2003

Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006

Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008

Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012

Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014

Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016

Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.

Chapter 8. 2019.

Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Chapter 13. 2023 – Post publication of A Long Con Gone On Too Long.

Addendum. ANTHROPOLOGICAL CONNECTION REPORT: Family history and contemporary connection evidence.

Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis.

Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.

Addendum. Goolabeen – Saving Kariong ‘Sacred Lands’

Blog.

Patreon

Podcast

Sep 12, 202301:14:03
Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 9. 2020.

1

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors. Presented here for the first time is a record of what spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia.

This group of 55, 52, 49 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

The following shows clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.

Chapter 1. 2001- 2003

Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006

Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008

Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012

Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014

Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016

Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.

Chapter 8. 2019.

Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Chapter 13. 2023 – Post publication of A Long Con Gone On Too Long.

Addendum. ANTHROPOLOGICAL CONNECTION REPORT

Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.

Addendum. Using threats of court action to stifle critique

Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis…

Blog.

Patreon

Sep 07, 202339:41
Episode 8. 2019.

Episode 8. 2019.

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘Tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.


In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.


It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors. Presented here for the first time is a digital history of the organisations that spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia; this group of 55 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on a the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

The following digital archive demonstrates clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

⁠A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.⁠

⁠Chapter 1. 2001- 2003⁠

⁠Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006⁠

⁠Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008⁠

⁠Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012⁠

⁠Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014⁠

⁠Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016⁠

⁠Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.⁠

⁠Chapter 8. 2019.⁠

⁠Chapter 9. 2020.⁠

⁠Chapter 10. 2021.⁠

⁠Chapter 11. 2022.⁠

⁠Chapter 12. 2023.⁠

⁠Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.⁠

⁠Addendum. Using threats of court action to stifle critique

⁠Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis…⁠

⁠Blog.⁠

⁠Patreon⁠

⁠Podcast

Aug 30, 202333:43
Bonus ep #3 Laurie Bimson in his own words - from 2020

Bonus ep #3 Laurie Bimson in his own words - from 2020

The following features only Laurie Bimson's segment for the ABC Podcast Soul Search, by presenter: Meredith Lake and producers Mariam Chehab and Hong Jiang, broadcast 2 Feb 2020.

Aug 27, 202320:01
Bonus Ep #2 More GuriNgai in their own words.

Bonus Ep #2 More GuriNgai in their own words.

In 2022 Laurie Bimson, Tracey Howie, and Paul Craig spoke at a rally in protest AGAINST a first nations accord being discussed by Central Coast Council.

This is some of the audio from the day; the GuriNgai in there own words.

Aug 21, 202306:15
Episode 7. 2017 – 2018.

Episode 7. 2017 – 2018.

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘Tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.


In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.


It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors. Presented here for the first time is a digital history of the organisations that spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia; this group of 55 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on a the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

The following digital archive demonstrates clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.

Chapter 1. 2001- 2003

Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006

Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008

Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012

Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014

Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016

Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.

Chapter 8. 2019.

Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.

Addendum. Using threats of court action to stifle critique

Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis…

Blog.

Patreon

Podcast

Aug 20, 202334:47
Laurie Bimson just called me out of the blue, to threaten to kill me

Laurie Bimson just called me out of the blue, to threaten to kill me

I was away from my equipment when I got a call on my mobile from 0438 877 509.

The caller identified themselves as Guringai Tribal Link Aboriginal Corporation director Laurie Bimson. The initial threats happened before I could get near my computer. This is just the latest threat from these people, and it is concerning.

Just getting this out just in case anything happens...

Aug 17, 202303:44
Episode 6. 2015 – 2016

Episode 6. 2015 – 2016

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘Tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors. Presented here for the first time is a digital history of the organisations that spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia; this group of 55 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on a the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

The following digital archive demonstrates clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.

Chapter 1. 2001- 2003

Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006

Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008

Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012

Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014

Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016

Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.

Chapter 8. 2019.

Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.

Addendum. Using threats of court action to stifle critique

Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis…

Blog.

Patreon

Podcast

Aug 14, 202311:04
Bonus Ep - Just the GuriNgai in their own words

Bonus Ep - Just the GuriNgai in their own words

Bonus Content.

Mr Laurie Bimson, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie, and Mr Neil Evers are leaders of the so-called GuriNgai Mob.

This collection of some of the publicly available audio from these individuals includes some potential Red Flags for anyone wishing to learn how to spot a potential Pretendian, Box-ticker, Race-Shifter, and/or Pseudo-Aboriginal.

I use the terms Pseudo-Aboriginal, and Pseudo-Aboriginality quite in bit this work, and it is worth laying out what these terms mean in relation to my work. As both appear to be without a current standard definition, I will endeavour to set a clearer definition for you dear readers.

The prefix pseudo- (from Greek ψευδής, pseudes, “false”) is used to mark something that superficially appears to be (or behaves like) one thing, but is something else. Subject to context, pseudo may connote coincidence, imitation, intentional deception, or a combination thereof.

When I employ the term Pseudo-Aboriginal, I am referring to Culturally inauthentic, deceptive portrayal of their own flawed interpretations of Aboriginal People, History, and Culture.

Similar terms already in the lexicon are black cladding (businesses passing themselves off as Aboriginal Owned/Operated),and box-tickers (claiming Aboriginality for individual benefit)

I choose to use Pseudo-Aboriginal to describe the activities of Guringai Tribal Link Aboriginal Corporation and affiliates as it encompasses both of the above, as well as the use of pseudo-scholarship by Warren Whitfield, Dr Geoff Ford and many, more ‘Guringai’ devotees.

https://guringai.org/2023/07/07/a-note-on-the-use-on-the-term-pseudo-aboriginal/

Aug 11, 202315:57
Episode 5. 2013-2014

Episode 5. 2013-2014

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘Tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors. Presented here for the first time is a digital history of the organisations that spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia; this group of 55 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on a the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

The following digital archive demonstrates clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.

Chapter 1. 2001- 2003

Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006

Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008

Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012

Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014

Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016

Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.

Chapter 8. 2019.

Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.

Addendum. Using threats of court action to stifle critique

Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis…

Blog.

Patreon

Podcast

Aug 10, 202318:42
Episode 4. 2009 – 2012

Episode 4. 2009 – 2012

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘Tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors. Presented here for the first time is a digital history of the organisations that spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia; this group of 55 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on a the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

The following digital archive demonstrates clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.

Chapter 1. 2001- 2003

Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006

Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008

Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012

Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014

Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016

Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.

Chapter 8. 2019.

Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.

Addendum. Using threats of court action to stifle critique

Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis…

Blog.

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Aug 07, 202327:40
Episode 3. 2007 – 2008

Episode 3. 2007 – 2008

Guringai, GuriNgai, Wannangini, Walkaloa: A long con, gone on too long

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘Tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors. Presented here for the first time is a digital history of the organisations that spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia. This group of 55 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on a the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

The following digital archive demonstrates clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.

Chapter 1. 2001- 2003

Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006

Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008

Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012

Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014

Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016

Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.

Chapter 8. 2019.

Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.

Addendum. Using threats of court action to stifle critique

Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis…

Blog.

Patreon

Aug 07, 202313:16
Episode 2. 2004-2006

Episode 2. 2004-2006

https://guringai.org/2023/07/07/3012/

In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘Tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors.

Presented here for the first time is a digital history of the organisations that spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia; this group of 55 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on a the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

What follows demonstrates clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

⁠A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.⁠

⁠Chapter 1. 2001- 2003⁠

⁠Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006⁠

⁠Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008⁠

⁠Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012⁠

⁠Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014⁠

⁠Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016⁠

⁠Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.⁠

⁠Chapter 8. 2019.⁠

⁠Chapter 9. 2020.⁠

⁠Chapter 10. 2021.⁠

⁠Chapter 11. 2022.⁠

⁠Chapter 12. 2023.⁠

⁠Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.⁠

⁠Addendum. Using threats of court action to stifle critique

⁠Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis…⁠

⁠Blog.⁠

⁠Patreon⁠


⁠bungaree.org



Aug 04, 202319:26
Episode 1. 2001 - 2003

Episode 1. 2001 - 2003

https://guringai.org/2023/07/07/a-note-on-the-use-on-the-term-pseudo-aboriginal/


https://guringai.org/2023/07/07/chapter-1-2001-2023/


In 2001, a non-Aboriginal man invents a ‘Tribe‘ based on guesswork and plagiarism.

In 2002, a local amateur historian begins repeating those same claims.

It’s now 2023 and those perpetuating this fiction are millions of dollars richer; profiting from stolen and fictional Culture, heritage, even our Ancestors.

Presented here for the first time is a digital history of the organisations that spawned from this falsehood, and just some of their many ventures into a range of industries, from local councils, to the arts, from entertainment to academia; this group of 55 people claim to posses knowledge, reach and influence, none of which they can demonstrate, all based on a the lies of a single, White bloke named Warren.

 It seems as if nothing will stop them, and nobody in any position of Authority cares enough to bother, or they prefer the knock-offs; either way it hurts.

What follows demonstrates clear deception by Guringai Tribal Link‘s own L. Ron Hubbard(alike) Mr Warren Whitfield, Ms Tracey-Lee Howie and a slew of ne’er-do-wells outwardly presenting as community minded, Culturally informed Knowledge Holders when in reality they are nothing of the sort.

Demonstrating outright disregard for truth, zero accountability, and a racialised disdain for genuine Aboriginal People, Culture and Places; it seems certain these people will not stop misrepresenting themselves as “traditional bloodline custodians.”

Sadly this is a rare instance where you can very accurately judge a book by its cover.

For our Elders.

  •  

A note on the use on the term Pseudo-Aboriginal.

Chapter 1. 2001- 2003

Chapter 2. 2004 – 2006

Chapter 3. 2007 – 2008

Chapter 4. 2009 – 2012

Chapter 5. 2013 – 2014

Chapter 6. 2015 – 2016

Chapter 7. 2017 – 2018.

Chapter 8. 2019.

Chapter 9. 2020.

Chapter 10. 2021.

Chapter 11. 2022.

Chapter 12. 2023.

Addendum. Dr Geoff Ford.

Addendum. Using threats of court action to stifle critique

Addendum. A new perspective on Laurence Paul Allen’s thesis…

Blog.

Patreon


bungaree.org

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