The Gumbaynggirr Language was able to be revitalised because of language recordings from the past. Elders chose to share language with linguists, and those recordings were the basis of the dictionaries that exist today. One of the Elders who shared a lot of language was Harry (Tiger) Buchanan who sat with linguists for hours in the 1970’s. This episode was made with the support of representatives of the Buchanan Family.
At least the next generation's getting to know the language of, old Tiger, their grandfather, the great-grandfather. But they're learning very well.Eileen Buchanan, daughter of Tiger Buchanan
| This episode features: Tiger Buchanan, Lesley Buchanan, Eileen Buchanan, Ray Buchanan, Diana Eades, Clark Webb |
| Narrator: Blake Cusack |
| Made with the support of Muurrbay Aboriginal Language and Culture Co-operative |
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