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Join us online for NSW Aboriginal Languages Week

25 Oct 2023

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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. 

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We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land, the Darug people. We pay our respects to our Elders, those who have come before us, those with us and those to come. We thank them for caring for Country, teaching and sharing their knowledge, and telling us stories of the Dreaming. We would like to pay our respects to all Aboriginal people here with us today. We appreciate all the different animals and plants, the amazing waterways and the Country we live on. Darug Country is a beautiful, calm place filled with rich culture.

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