MY STORY

I was born I'm Dirranbandi QLD from a proud Aboriginal family.

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Father Edgar Draper born in Mungindi NSW from Kamilaroi Mother Muriel Hall Draper born in Angledool NSW Proud Yuwaalaraay women.
 

I have 2 brothers Edgar & Henry, 6 sisters Florence, Doreen, Lenease, Susan, Dianne & Colleen.
 

My partner Dionne Bishop we have 2 beautiful Gunandos ' children' Declan and Holly,  I have 5 gunandos from my first relationship Karla, kyanne, Crystal, Bianca and Cody, and 6 beautiful grandchildren ty, wayde, Ellie, Abbie , lataria and beautiful Pippa.

Lost our culture because in the day mob couldn't speak or practice our ways, mum and dad said couldn't leave mission without permission or a work permit.

Through my art I like to think I'm still connected to country so please enjoy my art Thanks Gary Draper Yuwaalaraay/Kamilaroi Dreaming