Mugincoble: An ancient gathering place - This Place

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'This Place' is a partnership between the ABC and First Languages Australia inviting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it. Share with ICTV with support from the Community Benefit Fund.

Mugincoble is a sacred meeting place for the Wiradjuri nation but is now private property. Wiradjuri Language Teacher Lionel Lovett explains how various landmarks in town act as signposts towards the ancient gathering spot.

The 'This Place' project invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to create a short video about a place name, and the story behind it.

More Information
  • Language:Wiradjuri, English
  • English Subtitles:No
  • Genre:Looking After Language
  • Year Completed:2019
  • Writer:Lionel Lovett
  • Talent:Lionel Lovett
  • Partner Organisation:ABC
  • Location:Mugincoble, Parkes, NSW
  • Duration:00:03:43
  • Producer or Facilitator:ABC in collaboration with language custodians and Donal Sheil
  • Narrator:Lionel Lovett
  • Copyright:Shared Community Contributor, ABC, FLA
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