The building blocks of language: Words in Central Australian languages
2022-2026
This project seeks to model the structure of words and phrases in three indigenous languages of of central Australia: Anmatyerr, Kaytetye, and Warumungu.
This project seeks to model the structure of words and phrases in three indigenous languages of of central Australia: Anmatyerr, Kaytetye, and Warumungu.
Action
research to understand:
• The experiences and stories of local First Nations peoples,
communities and stakeholders within Djilang’s employment and skills ecosystem
• The barriers, challenges, opportunities, what is working
and what needs to change
Artwork by Louisa Whettam of Ngiyambalgarra Consultancy.
Warlmanpa is a highly endangered language spoken in the Northern Territory of Australia. In collaboration with speakers of the language, this project will provide long-lasting documentation of the language which can serve as the basis for revitalisation.