Minister for Aboriginal Affairs Victor Dominello said an Aboriginal Language and Culture Nest launched in Lightning Ridge today would strengthen students’ sense of identity, helping them to become more engaged in the classroom and stay in school.
Mr Dominello said the Gamilaraay/Yuwaalaraay Nest, one of five across NSW, represented a network of Aboriginal communities which included Elders, language experts, teachers, and over 530 students from five schools.
“The Nests will create enduring partnerships between schools, TAFEs, universities and Aboriginal communities to connect language resources and experts – providing a pathway to learn traditional language from cradle to grave,” Mr Dominello said.
“The remaining Aboriginal languages are in danger of dying out if we do not make a long-term investment to train more people to teach traditional languages.
- This article originally appears at:
- http://www.aboriginalaffairs.nsw.gov.au/lightning-ridge-community-welcomes-aboriginal-language-and-culture-nest/
- Article taken from the following publication:
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Article submitted by:
- Author:
- John Gintowt
