Why reviving Indigenous languages is so important
I am a Wakka Wakka descendant from central Queensland. 2019 UN Year of Indigenous Languages Photo shows 2019 UN Year of Indigenous Languages promotion First Languages Australia in partnership with local language centres across Australia have developed an interactive map to display and promote the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages. 'I am the next person in line' Photo shows An illustrated portrait of a young Tasmanian Aboriginal woman, smiling and wearing traditional animal furs Speaking palawa kani makes Skye feel connected to nan and proud that she's keeping her Tasmanian Aboriginal culture strong. Keeping Indigenous languages strong Photo shows Illustration of a young Aboriginal woman wearing glasses and smiling Keeping her Yorta Yorta language strong is part of keeping her culture strong, says Ebony Joachim. This is part of a series of stories by First Languages Australia Young Champions, a group of young people who are working to preserve and revive Indigenous languages across the country.
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