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Nganga

Nganga

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Words and Phrases

by Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson
Paperback
Publication Date: 01/06/2018

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Nganga (ng gar na): To see and understand.

Aunty, Uncle, sorry business, deadly, women's business, marngrook, dreamtime, Elders, songlines. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words have become part of our everyday vocabulary but we may not know their true meaning of the word or where the words come from.

In Nganga, Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson have brought together these words, their meanings and their history. Engage with the rich and unique culture of Aboriginal Australians through this authoritative and concise collection.

ISBN:
9781921977015
9781921977015
Category:
Children's
Format:
Paperback
Publication Date:
01-06-2018
Language:
English
Publisher:
Walker Books Australia Pty, Limited
Country of origin:
Australia
Dimensions (mm):
198x129x17mm
Weight:
0.23kg
Aunty Fay Muir

Aunty Fay Muir OAM is a Boonwurrung Elder who cares about sharing her culture and stories with all, to enjoy and take on a journey of learning. Stewart-Muir has worked for the Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages (VACL) for over 10 years as a Cultural Educator and language specialist, specialising in the Boon Wurrung language and being on the journey of language revitalisation, which she shares with audiences when invited to speak on the subject.

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