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Extraordinary path of the Dharug Aboriginal language from almost extinct to thriving

Jasmine Seymour and Corina Norman - Dharug language teachers, activists ans community members

Jasmine Seymour and Corina Norman - Dharug language teachers, activists ans community members Source: Jasmine Seymour

Dharug, the language of the Aboriginal people of Sydney had been dormant for decades as a result of colonisation. With few speakers left it was considered extinct until recently. Thanks to grassroots activists including Jasmine Seymour and Corina Norman Dharug is currently taught in schools and communities across NSW.


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Dharug, the language of the Aboriginal people of Sydney had been dormant for decades as a result of colonisation. With few speakers left it was considered extinct until recently. Thanks to grassroots activists including Jasmine Seymour and Corina Norman Dharug is currently taught in schools and communities across NSW.



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