Once the Gumbaynggirr language was built back to create a dictionary, and a few people had some language, the language group decided it was time to start sharing the language further. They began with TAFE classes and community workshops. The desire to learn was strong, and classes were full. It took time to train enough teachers so the language could be shared widely.
All this language is teaching me about my history. Where I come from, who are my Ancestors, and how they lived on this land before I was born... So for me to learn that and to pass that on to people I talk to, it fills me up.Micklo (Michael Jarrett)
| This episode features: Micklo (Michael Jarrett), Br Steve Morelli, Gary Williams, Pauline Hooler |
| Narrator: Blake Cusack |
| Commissioning Editors: Kerri-Lee Barry, Joel Supple |
| Produced by: Liz Keen, Headline Productions |
| The cover artwork is the Muurrbay Tree painted by Shaa Smith |
| The theme music is Jalay, written and performed by Manduway |
| Made with the support of Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative |
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