25 Oct 2023
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25 Oct 2023
This week, schools across New South Wales are celebrating the very first NSW Aboriginal Languages Week. The theme is "Languages Alive, Culture Thrives," and recognises the important role of Aboriginal community organisations and groups in preserving indigenous languages.
You can take part in virtual events like language lessons in Wiradjuri, Dunghutti, and Gumbaynggirr and enjoy a Yinabildanhi fishing story in Gamilaraay. Younger kids can also learn Aboriginal languages with Ninganah No More.
This week is also notable because it marks the Aboriginal Languages Act 2017 becoming a law. It's a great opportunity to connect with and honour local Aboriginal community groups and organisations dedicated to revitalising their languages.
To learn more about local community events, contact your local Aboriginal Education Consultative Group committee and visit Aboriginal Language Trust.
address
121 Pacific Highway
Ourimbah NSW 2258
telephone 02 4362 1033
We would like to acknowledge the spiritual connection that the Darkinjung people have to this beautiful rainforest country, Mother Earth. This land where the birds sing, the trees dance and the memories of those past, walk as one. Respectfully, we appreciate the rich history, cultural significance and the legacy left to us now. Our inheritance of survival is determination, courage and strength to ensure this land remains safe and protected for generations to come. We would like to thank Elders past and present, who are the custodians of this place, for their knowledge and memories so that we may take them with us into the future.
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