Maningrida Languages

Madjandemed is a small lizard that lives in the rocky country near Maningrida. Tara Rostron talks about this song in Kune language and how it was recording the song at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music.

Ngúddja means language or words in the Ndjébbana language of Maningrida. Patricia Gibson and Jodie Kell wrote this song to celebrate all of the languages spoken in Maningrida and you can find out about the song in this film.

Bob Burruwal and Lena Yarinkura tells the story of Ngalbenbe (The Sun Story) in the Kune language.

David Jones tells the story of Djómi (Mermaid Story) in the Ndjébbana language. Recorded in Maningrida, NT.

Lena Djabíbba & Joy Garlbin tell the story of Bábbarra (Long-necked Turtle Story) in the Ndjebbana language.

First Languages Australia short with Stephanie Jamesy speaking about the Burarra language. First Languages Australia is a national organisation working with community language programs around the country to support the continued use and recognition of Australia’s first …

Susan Marawarr is a senior artist from the Kuninjku language group. Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact. From the early days, we have supported the lives of Aboriginal women in the community of Maningrida and on surrounding homelands. …

Raylene Bonson is a senior artist from the Kuninjku language group. Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact. From the early days, we have supported the lives of Aboriginal women in the community of Maningrida and on surrounding homelands. …

Deborah Wurrkidj is a senior artist from the Kuninjku language group. In this film she explains the significance of kundayarr 'pandanus' as she harvests the leaves of this plant on her country at Mumeka. Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact. …

Deborah Wurrkidj is a senior artist from the Kuninjku language group. In this film she explains the significance of kundayarr 'pandanus' as she harvests the leaves of this plant on her country at Mumeka. Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact. …

Janet Marawarr is a senior artist from the Kuninjku language group. Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact. From the early days, we have supported the lives of Aboriginal women in the community of Maningrida and on surrounding homelands. …

Lennie Goya-Airra from the Babbarra Women's Centre sharing a story about her work sewing skirts and other items from locally printed fabrics. Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact. From the early days, we have supported the lives of …

Lucy Yarawanga from the Babbarra Women's Centre sharing a story about Bawaliba Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact. From the early days, we have supported the lives of Aboriginal women in the community of Maningrida and on surrounding …

Lennie Goya-Airra from the Babbarra Women's Centre sharing a story. Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact. From the early days, we have supported the lives of Aboriginal women in the community of Maningrida and on surrounding homelands. …

Phyllis Dungudja, head sewer at Babbarra has worked at the centre for many years, and in other leadership roles in Maningrida. Phyllis speaks Burarra language in this film. Bábbarra Women’s Centre has a proud history of positive social impact. From the early days, we …

First Languages Australia short with Thelma Coleman speaking about the Bayali language. This beautiful series of shorts from First Languages Australia celebrate Indigenous languages, and the people who speak them, keep them alive and help others to learn more about Indigenous …

Abigail Carter teaches at the Maningrida Community School. Abigail produced this film about language work for her Young Champions presentation at Puliima National Indigenous Languages and Technology Conference 2015. This beautiful series of shorts from First Languages …

First Languages Australia short with Abigail Carter speaking Burarra. This beautiful series of shorts from First Languages Australia celebrate Indigenous languages, and the people who speak them, keep them alive and help others to learn more about Indigenous language.

This film tells the story of Mewal, a spirit being who travelled through Marrangu country. Mewal travelled with Djarewarre, the Marrangu honey spirit.

Wurrkigandjarr performance of Wakwak 'Crow', part of the Mewal song line.