Wik boys head out bush during the season of Kaarp (wetseason) for some bush fruits known in language as 'may yoorp'. These berries are very sweet and are part of a healthy bush-tucker diet.
The boys then enjoy a fun afternoon in the peak of Kaarps big wet at a local waterhole …
In 2018, Ku Arts coordinated two carving camps on both Nukunu and Adnyamathanha country. The camps included language workshops supported by the Mobile Language Team, and the study of objects made by direct ancestors of the Adnyamathanha and Nukunu participants in partnership with …
Minh puuy is the Wik-Mungkan name for the giant Cape York mud crab found here in Aurukun.
Join locals Rufus, Rosie and young Jonny as they take us deep into the mangroves for some serious bush tucker...
and keep your ears open for a lesson in their Wik-Mungkan …
This video shows Violet Wadrill Nanaku demonstrating how to make wirriji (hair string).
It was produced by Felicity Meakins (University of Queensland).
For more information, contact Felicity Meakins (f.meakins@uq.edu.au) or Karungkarni Art (karungkarniart@gmail.com).
Stephen Gadlabarti Goldsmith talks about the importance of the karra (river redgum) in the history of the Kaurna community.
Kaurna language and culture is the property of the Kaurna community. For more information visit: www.adelaide.edu.au/kwp/
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