Ngiyang Birrang: A Wiradyuri language journey

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Ngiyang host Lowanna Grant with her Grandfather Uncle Stan Grant Snr

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'ngiyang' is the Wiradyuri word for ‘language’. In this episode host Lowanna Grant introduces her Pop, Uncle Stan Grant Snr, and the story of his life's work to reclaim the Wiradyuri language. Lowanna shares her own personal language journey, along with stories from other Wiradyuri language learners and teachers about how their lives as Wiradyuri people have been enriched through language.

'Ngiyang Birrang' means language journey in Wiradyuri.
wiray ngiyang, wiray mayiny. No language, no people
Dr Uncle Stan Grant Snr
Language plays a vital role in culture and identity. As Uncle Stan Grant Snr says, language is a foundation of who you are and where you come from.

Uncle Stan Grant Snr has dedicated his life to the Wiradyuri language. In this series you'll hear about the long journey of language reclamation, including constructing the first Wiradyuri language dictionary.

Voices heard in this episode are Uncle Stan Grant Snr, Aunty Elaine Lomas, Luke Wighton, Darren Wighton and Letitia Harris.

Special thanks to Letitia Harris and Bernard Higgins.
Artwork: Darren Wighton
Digeridoo Track: Luke Wighton

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