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25.01.2022 We recently caught up with Brendan Kennedy via Zoom (thanks COVID) to discuss Tyalingi. We currently have an initial limited run of books printed for language group descendants only. To request one of these copies please e-mail your name and address to: [email protected] In the future we plan to make more copies available for community and sale to other interested parties. A digital PDF option is also planned. ... Were all very excited about this release and thank you for your patience while we distribute these out to community!

25.01.2022 R U OK Day - 13th September. Ask family, friends, and colleagues 'R U OK' in Wiradjuri. R U OK? Day is a national day of action dedicated to reminding everyon...e that any day is the day to ask, Are you ok? and support those struggling with life. Taking part can be as simple as learning R U OK?s four steps so you can have a conversation that could change a life. 1ASK 2LISTEN 3ENCOURAGE ACTION 4CHECK IN The day is about inspiring people to start these conversations every day of the year. Help get your school, workplace and community asking, "Are you ok?" with the resources below and our Every Day Resources. For more information visit RUOK.org.au For help in a crisis, contact Lifeline Suicide Call Back Service Kids Helpline Official Griefline Community and Family Services Inc

24.01.2022 Updated start point for tomorrows event in Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia.

23.01.2022 A little different to our normal language posts.... Weve had a couple of queries about sign language of late. Here is an app that teaches Auslan and is currently free for iOS and Android users Android link in comments.

22.01.2022 Music Victoria announces new board member and MOU with Songlines. The announcement comes in the same week that Music Victoria and the Peak Body for First Nations Music in Victoria, Songlines Music Aboriginal Corporation, signed a Memorandum of Understanding committing to work closely and partner on regular events.

22.01.2022 Sun Arise (in Wiradjuri) performed by the late Ron Wardrop and Parkes Wiradjuri Language Group. Recorded on an iPhone sometime around 2012. Shared with permission from Geoff Anderson

22.01.2022 Gali by Brendan Kennedy. An animated short story using Nari Nari language. Dingo sounds provided by the Australian Dingo Foundation/Dingo Discovery Sanctuary and Research Centre .

22.01.2022 "There were so many people who were outraged at the footage of George Floyd and then many, many around this country went, 'Hang on a minute, you're outraged at things happening overseas but what about the deaths in custody due to police brutality here?' "It's very relevant here and it's encouraging to see people coming together to show that all lives do matter," Joe Williams

20.01.2022 Presenting - Tyalingi! A Western Kulin and Murray River language resource. Over 1500 words including Nari Nari, Mutti Mutti, Latji Latji, Tati Tati, Wadi Wadi and Yitha Yitha languages.... Developed by Brendan Kennedy in collaboration with WCC LP and supported by Indigenous Languages and Arts program. Watch this space for more information next week including a competition and how community members and descendants can obtain a copy. Please share with anyone you think may be interested

20.01.2022 "Indigenous Australians had their languages taken from them, and it's still causing issues today"

18.01.2022 Know a deadly artist or group? This partnership will support five First Nations Australian artists or groups to create new sound recordings. There are five grants of $18,500 (ex GST) each available.

18.01.2022 Always Was, Always Will Be. The 2020 National NAIDOC poster. New NAIDOC Week dates are now 8-15 November 2020. #NAIDOCWeek2020 #AlwaysWasAlwaysWillBe

15.01.2022 Tune in tomorrow (29th) at 6pm and watch the live stream program launch for the and Sunshine Super Girl by Andrea James, ...with a performance from Burrundi Theatre for Performing Arts Ltd. Stream the launch to see the amazing lineup of exhibitions, workshops, performances, films and Cultural experiences that will be held across the Western Riverina. https://vimeo.com/447670647/025dd46e71 . See more

14.01.2022 From the BLM march in Wagga Wagga on Saturday.

14.01.2022 Currently editing some new language recordings before they go into an app

13.01.2022 "Walk in love, walk with integrity, honour your ancestors and family."

13.01.2022 Our very talented Teachers and Students have created a Wiradjuri Rap! We hope you enjoy it. FPS

12.01.2022 The National NAIDOC Committee announced the NAIDOC Week will be held from 8-15 November 2020, following the postponement due to COVID-19. Ideas for activities and events that could be hosted during COVID-19 restrictions include: - arts and cultural activities provide take home craft kits... - online exhibitions, dance classes or story telling sessions - book or movie discussions (can be online) - outdoor movies - language classes - caring-for-country activities provide seed or trees for planting - elders activities - events promoting reconciliation - activities promoting health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. See more

11.01.2022 'I called things out, then I became the person of issue': Former NSW Police officer and Wiradjuri woman Jarin Baigent calls for systemic change in policing to tackle racism properly. #ThePoint

10.01.2022 Remembering Eddie Koiki Mabo and his inspiring legacy | #MaboDay on NITV & SBS On Demand

09.01.2022 Such a big problem and important initiative for artists. Renowned indigenous artist Joanne Cassady launches SPARXS Online Store to combat fake art Balgarra means 'to emit sparks' in the Wiradjuri language, so I thought 'SPARXS' fits perfectly.

08.01.2022 Meyne Wyatt closes Q+A with a monologue from his play, City of Gold.

08.01.2022 Do you know a language teacher? Teachers of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages in school programs in all states and territories You are invited to take part in this research activity, involving completing an online survey relating to program provision and student participation in your own teaching context as part of the National Languages Plan and Strategy Project. Completing the online survey should take no more than 10 minutes.... https://nlps.afmlta.asn.au//aboriginal-and-torres-strait-/

07.01.2022 Winners will be announced Friday the 25th September. Like and share to enter Tyalingi - A Western Kulin and Murray River language resource. Over 1500 words including Nari Nari, Mutti Mutti, Latji Latji, Tati Tati, Wadi Wadi and Yitha Yitha languages. Developed by Brendan Kennedy in collaboration with WCC LP and supported by Indigenous Languages and Arts program.... * Limit of one winner per household. Australian addresses only.

06.01.2022 A fun animation coming soon...

05.01.2022 Some screen shots from the 2020 NILR Forum via Zoom earlier this week. $20.89 (Australia) vs. $1,476.04 (Spain) invested per capita on Indigenous Language Revitalisation.

05.01.2022 WINNERS Thank you to everyone who entered our Tyalingi competition. Congratulations to the people below: Adi Trippy Longstocking. ... Stace Dever. Leesa Sinclair. Nikki Whilesy. Josh Evans. Rebecca Barnes. Marjory Taprell. Ruth Dacey-Davys. Kerry Kelly. Jasmine Williams. Please private message WCC LP your postal address and we'll have a copy on it's way to you shortly. For more information on Tyalingi please see our most recent video post.

04.01.2022 WURREKANGURRAK (we all speak) is the Wamba Wamba / Wemba Wemba language resource website. It was established by the Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre, on behalf of the traditional owners of our language and culture, for all speakers and learners of the Wamba Wamba / Wemba Wemba language as part of the Deniliquin Indigenous Language Project. This Language is spoken by Wamba Wamba and Perrepa Perrepa peoples. It is based around a searchable language dictionary of more than 12...00 language entries and has been developed from the ‘Wemba Wemba Dictionary’ by Luise A. Hercus. The original dictionary entries were collected by Hercus during interviews between 1962 and 1970 with ‘the late Nancy Egan, Stanley Day and John Taylor and collated with earlier information, particularly that from A.C. Stone (1911)’. https://culture.yarkuwa.org.au/

03.01.2022 ARTEFACTS FOUND AT REDEVELOPMENT SITE Aboriginal artefacts have been found at the site of the $250 million Griffith Base Hospital redevelopment. The Murrumb...idgee Local Health District say it doesn't yet know what the artefacts are but says it's working with the Griffith Local Aboriginal Land Council to find out about the history of the site. MLHD says the artefacts were uncovered between the 4th and 15th of May and they're now being analysed by an archaeologist. More excavation will be done to find any more artefacts. MLHD says an application will be made for a permit to allow the redevelopment to continue.

01.01.2022 Know a music creator? "With a funding pool of $100,000, songwriter and composer members can apply for 50 one-time grants of $2,000 to enable them to continue to create and sustain career development." APRA AMCOS