Uncle Frank Wangutya Wanganeen

Uncle Frank Wangutya Wanganeen – Kaurna and Narungga Elder

Uncle Frank Wangutya Wanganeen is a Kaurna / Narungga man born at Wallaroo, on the Yorke Peninsular, and raised on Point Pearce Mission. He has lived in Adelaide for most of his life.

For many years Uncle Frank has been a committee member for many organisations and worked in the areas of reconciliation, local government, Aboriginal Heritage, Native Title, social justice, and the revival of the Kaurna language. 

He is passionate about reconciliation and is the current Chair of the Salisbury Council Reconciliation Committee. Uncle Frank also operates the Kaurna Cultural Walking Tours in the Adelaide CBD and describes himself as a cultural educator who creates awareness of Kaurna cultural heritage and Aboriginal issues.  

In 2017 Uncle Frank was the recipient of the “Premier’s NAIDOC Award” which he received for his contribution and ongoing work in the community.

In January 2021 Uncle Frank was the recipient of the City of Salisbury’s “Australia Day Citizen of the Year Award”.

In 2024 Uncle Frank won the Lord Mayor’s NAIDOC Award in Aboriginal Achievement.