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Ganalay dhuwarr (ganalay bread) is made from Gamilaraay grain off Gamilaraay country. The development and determination of who, what, where, when, how, and most importantly, the narrative, being led by Gamilaraay people. This is what self-determination looks like. 

Ganalay is our (Gamilaraay) word for the Astrebla spp. (aka "mitchell grasses"). First Nations languages are fascinating and full of knowledge. For example, the root word "gana" is powerful and significant for the Gamilaraay people. It's not to be confused with the word "guna", which has a very, VERY different meaning. 

Ganalay is a highly drought tolerant species found all across Australia's semi-arid regions, from New South Wales into Queensland, across to the Northern Territory and into Western Australia. However, the word ganalay belongs to the Gamilaraay peoples and our very close relatives, the Yuwaalaraay/Euahlayi poeples. 

When we use the word ganalay it indicates the grain has come from Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay/Euahlayi country, and that Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay/Euahlayi peoples have been significantly involved in the supply chain and governance process. Ganalay is our inalienable and intangible cultural heritage and we do not condone the unethical use of this word by other entities. This is our truth.

There is significance in bread - it is our daily sustenance; it is generally accessible to even the most marginalised; and in a dominant culture built upon Christianity, it is highly symbolic. When our cultures come together and break bread, it can be healing. An amazing quote from Anthony de Mello, "the shortest distance between a human being and the truth is a story... the deepest truth is found by means of a simple story".

Country shows us, there is room for many rivers, and many points of convergence where the sharing of waters and relating between stories can happen. We welcome all to come along and be a part of this meandering river of a story.