Morning’ 🔆 Loved waking to the yarn generated on Traditional #Aboriginal #placenames. There is always dissonance when it comes imperialst #datacollection with a limited appreciation of Aboriginal cultural nuance and sophistication. Read more below. google.com.au/amp/s/theconve…
My Traditional language, the Mbarabram language is completey exctinct due to colonisation. So I believe its vital we support language revivals. Language is instrinsct to the expression of culture. A means of communicating share values, beliefs and customs.
Plus, there’s many borrowed English words from Aboriginal tribes, clans and nations, without any formal recognition. ‘Hard Yakka’ meaning ‘work’ from the Yagara language, the famous surfing brand ‘Billabong’ borrowed from the Wiradjuri group in South-West New South Wales.
No shame: We all learning and unlearning, but I wonder? Do you know which Traditional lands you live and work on? Comment below. Let’s yarn! 🖤
Wow! This is deadly you mob. Great to see such diversity and understanding across our beautiful native homelands.
Still totally blown away by the generosity and spirit and understanding where we all reside and which lands we benefit from. And, what was, with a sense of shared pride. Spesh, in these times. Compassion and knowledge sharing - respect ✊🏿
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