were dispossessed by colonists. Some lakinyeri may have disappeared and others may have merged as a result of population decline following colonisation. Additionally, family groups within the lakinyerar would use the local dialect or their own family groups name for lakinyeri names, also leading to confusion. For example, Jaralde, Jaraldi, Jarildekald and Jarildikald were separate family groups names as were Ramindjari, Ramindjerar, Ramindjeri, Ramingara, Raminjeri, Raminyeri. Several of these are also used as names for the lakinyerar. Family groups could also change their lakinyeri, Berndt found that two Tangani family groups who lived close to a Yaraldi family group had picked up their dialect and were thus now considered to be Yaraldi. Ngarrindjeri Regional Authority The Ngarrindjeri Regional Authority (NRA) is the peak representative body of the Ngarrindjeri people. It is made up of representatives from 12 grassroots Ngarrindjeri organisations, plus four additional elected community members. Its purpose is to: Protect and advance the welfare of the Ngarrindjeri people, Protect areas of special significance to the Ngarrindjeri people, Improve the economic opportunities of the Ngarrindjeri people, Facilitate social welfare programs benefitting aboriginal people, Pursue Native Title over the traditional lands and waters of the Ngarrindjeri people, Enter into agreements of contracts with third parties on behalf of the Ngarrindjeri people, Manage land of cultural significance to the Ngarrindjeri people, and to hold any interest in such land as trustee or otherwise on their behalf, Act as the trustee under any trust established for the benefit of the Ngarrindjeri people, Protect the intellectual property rights of the Ngarrindjeri people. Notable people Ian Abdulla (1947–2011), artist Poltpalingada Booboorowie (Tommy Walker), a popular Adelaide personality in the 1890s. Harry Hewitt, early Australian rules footballer and cricketer. Ruby Hunter, musician. Doreen Kartinyeri (1935–2007), elder and historian Natascha McNamara, academic and activist David Unaipon, inventor and author, featured on the Australian $50 note James Unaipon, first Aboriginal deacon The Deadly Nannas, musical group from Murray Bridge area Some words kondoli (whale) korni/korne (man) kringkari, gringari (whiteman) muldarpi/mularpi (travelling spirit of sorcerers and strangers) yanun (speak, talk) Animals extinct since colonisation maikari. Eastern hare-wallaby rtulatji. Toolache wallaby wi:kwai''. Pig-footed bandicoot Source: Notes Citations Sources Further reading External links Aboriginal peoples of South Australia