Bundiyarra

Jun22 2012

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Posted: June 22nd, 2012

Filed under: Aboriginal Heritage Act, Bundiyarra, Clarrie Cameron, Community Services Excellence Awards, Fred Taylor, Karajarri, Mabo, Ngarlawangga, Nyangumarta, Rico Resources, Wajarri Dictionary, YMAC News

The latest issue of YMAC News is now available from our website.

It includes stories on the Nyangumarta and Karajarri joint native title determination, proposed changes to the WA Aboriginal Heritage Act, an agreement between the Ngarlawangga people of the Pilbara and Rico Resources, YMAC’s recognition at a community service award ceremony, and the launch of the Wajarri Dictionary by the Bundiyarra Irra-Wangga language program.

There are also profiles on Clarrie Cameron in our regular section “Respect for elders”, successful Yamatji businessman Fred Taylor, and YMAC staff member Daniel Shiosaki.

We’ve included a special section on the 20th anniversary of the Mabo decision, a policy update from YMAC’s policy officer, and a selection of snapshots from around the community in the last few months.

Click here to download YMAC News from our website

If you have any stories or photos you’d like to share with us, elders who you think we should profile, questions about native title, or any other letters to the editor, send them to editor@ymac.org.au.

We hope you enjoy this issue of YMAC News.

Apr5 2012

Official Launch of the Wadjarri Language Dictionary

Posted: April 5th, 2012

Filed under: Bundiyarra, Irra-Wangga Geraldton Language Program, Murchison Shire, Wajarri Dictionary, Wajarri Yamatji, Yamaji Language Centre

Last week the Wadjarri People launched a dictionary to share and celebrate one of the world’s oldest living languages.

The Wadjarri Language Dictionary, which has taken over 25 years to compile, was launched on Wadjarri country at the Murchison Shire Settlement. Elders, community members, members of parliament, community groups, schools and government organisations attended the event. The names of all the people who contributed to the 2500-word dictionary were read out, and a minutes silence was observed for the contributing elders who have passed away.

“This book has been 25 years in the making, with a lot of dedicated work from our elders, some still alive and many who have passed on. Language is the carrier of our culture and our vision is to hear it spoken by our children and grandchildren in the future as an everyday way of life. This work is the culmination of effort from so many.”

Language is an important part of culture and identity, but many Indigenous languages have been lost or are in danger of being forgotten. This dictionary will help keep Wadjarri culture and language strong for generations to come.

The production of the dictionary was a joint partnership between the Yamaji Language Centre and the Bundiyarra Irra Wangga Language Program.

To purchase copies of the Wadjarri Dictionary please contact:
Bundiyarra Irra Wangga Language Program on +61 (08) 99207900
or Leonie Boddington on +61 (08) 99207919

Apr4 2011

Wajarri dictionary launch in Geraldton

Posted: April 4th, 2011

Filed under: Bundiyarra, Geraldton, Irra-Wangga Geraldton Language Program, Wajarri

On Tuesday, 12 April the Irra-Wangga Geraldton Language Program will launch a Wajarri Dictionary at an event in Geraldton. The dictionary will be published through Irra-Wangga with funding from the Commonwealth Government’s Maintenance of Indigenous Languages and Records Program, and is largely the work of linguist Doreen Mackman. The dictionary will be for sale through Irra-Wangga at Bundiyarra Aboriginal Corporation.

The launch of the dictionary is open to the public. It begins at 6:30pm on the Geraldton foreshore near the Dome cafe. There will be speeches, a performance by the Mayu performers and a free screening of the 1984 film “Fringe Dwellers”.

YMAC congratulates all those involved in this significant achievement. Language is an important part of culture and this dictionary is a great way to make sure that Wajarri culture is passed down through the generations.

Wajarri Yamatji country

Feb10 2011

Apology Day celebrations in Geraldton

Posted: February 10th, 2011

Filed under: apology, Bundiyarra, Geraldton, Radio MAMA

To celebrate the anniversary of the federal government’s apology to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, the Bundiyarra Aboriginal Community Aboriginal Corporation will be hosting a family fun day on the Geraldton foreshore on Sunday, 13 February 10:00-2:00. The alcohol free event will include free activities, entertainment, food, drinks and a live broadcast from Radio MAMA.

Streeties will be providing a free bus service and will be collecting passengers from all the usual pick-up places offered during the school holiday program. For further information contact Bundiayarra at iwrpo@bundiyarra.org.au

Jul7 2010

Geraldton team celebrate NAIDOC Week

Posted: July 7th, 2010

Filed under: Bundiyarra, Geraldton, NAIDOC

Today YMAC’s Geraldton office participated in the 2010 NAIDOC Family Fun Day at Bundiyarra.

Community celebrates NAIDIC Week.

YMAC held a stall at the event that offered information to community members about the organisation and native title issues. A big congratulations and thankyou to the Geraldton team who helped set up and run the stall throughout the day, and to everyone who stopped for a chat. Happy NAIDOC Week!

Bundiyarra

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Official Launch of the Wadjarri Language Dictionary

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