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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 06:56
Book Speaks Up For Indigenous Language
An Aboriginal language centre in Western Australia's Pilbara says it hopes a bilingual story book will help preserve a traditional language described as critically endangered.
The Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre has worked in collaboration with speakers of the Yinhawangka language, June and Joyce Inji, to create a children's…
Published in
Western Australia News
Wednesday, 11 January 2012 14:45
A Language From Busselton's Past
"Narlighn coomarl* noonduck yayer cuttick."
Does this phrase ring a bell? Highly unlikely.
Yet it is a question that is probably asked quite often, particularly if someone complains about their prize roses and other flowers being eaten by local marsupials.
It means – "how many possums you now have?"
Published in
Western Australia News
Wednesday, 11 January 2012 07:11
Keeping Your Word
Are you proud of your language? Not just the one you use now, but the one you were brought up on in your first years of life?
Working in radio, you get to hear a lot of different voices. The ones that stand out are often the ones with conviction…
Published in
Western Australia News
Tuesday, 15 November 2011 10:27
Fight For Nyoongar Language
A QUEENS Park based Aboriginal group is fighting to preserve the Nyoongar language.
Published in
Western Australia News
Monday, 14 November 2011 07:34
Culture, Language And Art Bring Students Together
Primary School students recently enjoyed a triple bill Friday assembly when the school officially received brand new flags, copies of a great new Aboriginal language DVD starring some of the children and had their first look at a bright new banner painted by students at the school.
Published in
Western Australia News
Thursday, 13 October 2011 07:38
Mamang and Noongar Mambara Bakitj : Noongar stories keeping heritage strong
In an emotional process of returning cultural material to its home community, ancient stories from the Noongar people have been brought to life in the books Mamang and Noongar Mambara Bakitj.
Published in
Western Australia News
Thursday, 22 September 2011 10:31
Indigenous musicians share the sounds of Wiluna
The Sounds of Wiluna CD was recently launched as a part of the Country Arts WA Open Your Eyes State conference in Geraldton.
Over 200 arts delegates from across the State enjoyed performances from Wiluna musicians Stewart Long, Clinton Farmer, Kelmen 'K.P' Patch and Martu Yamatji hip-hop artist Black Poet…
Published in
Western Australia News
Monday, 12 September 2011 08:43
Wangka Maya Open For Business
Aboriginal language centre Wangka Maya held its annual open day last Saturday with a feast of language displays, books and photos, conversation and delicious food.
Published in
Western Australia News
Saturday, 20 August 2011 10:50
Story Of A Dream As It Comes True
As Harry and grandson TJ sit on a rock in Lynungoodunj cave, a story starts to unfold.
It is the story of a Dreamtime snake. The story of this old living site; a cool place where there is water and shade and where Nyikina tribal people lived long ago, just…
Published in
Western Australia News
Thursday, 11 August 2011 14:40
Beeliar Boodjar Booklet: Insight Into Cockburn’s Aboriginal History
DID you know the Nyungar name for the City of Cockburn is Beeliar Boodjar? Or that Bibra Lake is called Walliabup in the Nyungar language?
A free 24-page booklet has been compiled as an introduction to Cockburn's rich and deep Aboriginal history, based on existing literature and oral history projects.
Published in
Western Australia News