Boorgaga (Chris Griffiths) was born in Goonoonoorrang /Kununurra. His tribal groups consist of his mother’s clan Miriwoong and his father’s clan Ngaliwurru-Wuli in the Timber Creek region in the NT. His namesake comes from his father’s clan and it represents the junction of two rivers and the meeting ground of two clans. This place is situated on the upper Kwirrikurrkurna /Wickham River.

Boorgaga is a traditional law man and dancer and has recently taken up the role as song man for his mother’s clan. He has also taken up painting to continue on the legacy of his father the late A. Griffiths. He has worked at the Waringarri Aboriginal Art Centre in different roles since 2002 and is currently the Lead Tour Guide and Cultural Advisor. His first job was for Waringarri Radio – as a Radio Journalist and Presenter (1992-96). He is a Bradshaw Company Director and Cultural Consultant (2006 - current). He was the coordinator of the Strong Men’s Program in Kununurra (2017 – 2020).

‘The art centre is a place for me to learn and engage more with - the stories, the songs and the dances that the old people have been handing down. The art centre is a place for all of us to share and engage with our cultural stories, history and knowledge of our people. It’s a school that my elders established to learn and maintain their cultural values.’