Uncle Jim Ridgeway and his son, Tony were among the first group to graduate with a Certificate I in Gathang. Throughout 2011, they drove many hours every fortnight to attend the class in Taree, and still found time to produce an animated DVD of Gathang language stories, with Jeremy Saunders. It was so good to have these two enthusiastic language … Read More
DHANGGATI ELDERS AT AECG
Dhanggati Elders and Muurrbay-MRALC staff attended the north coast meeting of the Centre for Aboriginal Languages Coordination and Development (CALCD) which focused on developing Regional and Local Aboriginal Languages Networks to provide opportunities for Aboriginal communities across NSW to have direct input into the revitalisation of Aboriginal languages. CALCD is auspiced by NSWAECG with funds from NSW Department of Aboriginal … Read More
GARY WILLIAMS ON LANGUAGE LOSS AND REVIVAL
Gary was contacted by Fiona Poole of ABC’s mid north coast radio. This follows media reports by Ghil’ad Zuckermann’s on linguacide, or the loss of the world’s Indigenous languages. Of the roughly 250 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages flourishing at the the time of European settlement, only 15-20 are now alive and kicking. Gary discusses what Muurrbay has been … Read More
POPPY HARRY WALKER’S BUNDJALUNG DVDS LAUNCHED
Stories from a Bundjalung Wahlubal Speaker is a set of six DVDs featuring Poppy Harry Mundine Walker, these DVDs focus on the language, culture, stories and history of Harry Walker and the Tabulam area. This compelling new cultural and educational resource was celebrated at a launch in December 2011 at Tabulam Public School. It has been developed over several years and will be … Read More
GATHANG FLAVOUR TO NEW CAMPUS SIGNAGE
Directional and building signage at the Great Lakes campus of TAFE has had a major upgrade with input from students studying Gathang, the traditional language of the local Indigenous people. Each major sign encountered by visitors to the campus now features a welcome and explanation in the Gathang language. This recognises the important role Aboriginal people have on the campus … Read More
TAFE CERTIFICATE I IN ABORIGINAL LANGUAGES
Students and teachers of the Certificate I in Aboriginal Languages – Gathang celebrated completing the course at Taree TAFE in November 2011. The course is currently taught in Port Macquarie and there are plans to deliver it again in Taree and Great Lakes in 2012. Muurbay-MRALC staff developed the course in consultation with the Gathang Language Group and support Gathang … Read More
DHANGGATI COVERED IN NEW DICTIONARY
A Dhanggati dictionary with Dhanggati grammar and stories form around the Macleay Valley region of the NSW mid north coast has been launched at Kempsey. The book, launched by Department of Aboriginal Affairs Director-General Jody Bround, is regarded as a valuable tool for Aboriginal language revitalisation. Click here to read the article (PDF)
ABC NEWS STATEWIDE RADIO INTERVIEW
Ray Kelly Jnr and Amanda Lissarague are interviewed by Paul Turton. They discuss the Dhanggati grammar and dictionary with Dhanggati stories book launch that was held in Kempsey, and the history of the book coming together. Click here to listen to the interview (WMA file)
DHANGGATI BOOK LAUNCH SUCCESS
More than 120 people packed the Kempsey RSL function room yesterday for the official launch of the Dhanggati book. The Director-General of the NSW Department of Aboriginal Affairs, Jody Broun, launched the Dhanggati grammar and dictionary with Dhanggati stories. Click here to read the article (PDF)