Monthly Archives: January 2009

Indigenous languages get a voice through Northern Arizona University

Posted on January 31, 2009 by admin

Indigenous languages are gaining momentum through Northern Arizona University’s College of Education. The college recently released Indigenous Language Revitalization, its current book compilation of 15 papers highlighting indigenous languages, from Navajo and Hawaiian to the Maori language in New Zealand. … Continue reading →

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Our song up for Tamworth award

Posted on January 16, 2009 by admin

When Rod Slockee and Jeff Aschmann co-wrote and produced a song about the waterways within the Eurobodalla, little did they know it would take them all the way to Tamworth and the Country Music Awards. Inspired by the Eurobodalla, a … Continue reading →

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Wampanoag Language Reclamation Project

Posted on January 11, 2009 by admin

The Wôpanâak language (Wampanoag) was once spoken throughout eastern Massachusetts, but had no remaining speakers by the mid 18th century. The awakening of Wôpanâak after seven generations without speakers is a uniquely inspiring story of cultural survival and tribal unity. … Continue reading →

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Dhudhuroa/Way Wurru dictionary launched

Posted on January 1, 2009 by admin

The Way Wurru and Dhudhuroa dictionary is the culmination of eight years of research and unlocks the secrets to many local place names. Two news articles about this great project can be read here: Not Wodonga but really Wudang – … Continue reading →

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