One Indigenous Language Dies Every 2 Weeks, Says UN
From rural Australia to South America to Africa, languages that embody the history, culture and traditions of…
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Technology key to revitalising language and culture
Technology is key to the revitalisation of indigenous language and culture according to Kiwa Digital, winners of…
‘Welcome to Country’ App Teaches Users About Aboriginal Culture in Australia
A new app that delivers a “Welcome to Country” video introduction when users cross a tribal boundary…
Rhythms From Down Under
Australian indigenous dance troupe Kuma Kaaru, a four-member team lead by Jack Buckskin, were in Mumbai recently.…
Wake-Up Call: We Are Killing Maori Language
One of our foremost Maori language experts will warn this week that the language will die unless…
Languages Are Part of Community Healing and Development
The compelling report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission chronicles the suppression of Aboriginal languages by governments…
Welcome Back Wailaki: An Extinct Native Language Rebounds
There is no hello in Wailaki. The traditional greeting, “en tchong, en tchong shun da” translates to…
Embracing Indigenous Languages: The Kiwis Just Do It Better
European New Zealanders have embraced and preserved the Maori culture and language far better than European Australians,…