Word Up

This month's langauge legend is Larrakia-Gulumoerrgin woman and ethnobotanist, Lorraine Williams.In this episode, Lorraine shares the Gulumoerrgin word for the sun.

This week, language worker Daisy Allen shares the palawa kani word for an adorable but devious Tasmanian marsupial.

This week, language worker Daisy Allen shares the palawa kani word for Cape Portland, located near the north-eastern tip of Tasmania.

Daisy Allen from the Tasmanian Aboriginal Centre shares the palawa kani name for Tasmania.

For Word Up this month, language worker Daisy Allen from lutruwita/Tasmania shares a little bit of her language, palawa kani.This week, Daisy shares the name for a river reed used in weaving.

Heather Mitjangba Burarrwanga is a Yolgnu woman from Galiwinku/Elcho Island in north-east Arnhem Land, and a senior cultural tutor at NAISDA Dance College.Heather explains how the idea of yothu meaning ‘child’ and yindi meaning ‘mother’ are intertwined.

Heather Mitjangba Burarrwanga is a Yolgnu woman from Galiwinku/Elcho Island in north-east Arnhem Land, and a senior cultural tutor at NAISDA Dance College.This week she shares how to ask a person's name in Yolngu Matha.

Heather Mitjangba Burarrwanga is a Yolgnu woman from Galiwinku/Elcho Island in north-east Arnhem Land, and a senior cultural tutor at NAISDA Dance College.This week she shares how to introduce yourself in Yolgnu Matha. 

Heather Mitjangba Burarrwanga is a Yolgnu woman from Galiwinku/Elcho Island in north-east Arnhem Land, and a senior cultural tutor at NAISDA Dance College.For Word Up, she shares the Yolgnu word for 'butterfly'.

Kankawa Nagarra discusses the important connection between First Nations peoples and our lands.

Walmajarri, Gooniyandi and Bunuba Elder Kankawa Nagarra shares the words for grandchild.

Gospel singer and language legend Kankawa Nagarra shares the Gooniyandi word for 'river'.

Gospel and blues singer-songwriter Kankawa Nagarra pays tribute to her daughters on Word Up this week.

Walmajarri, Gooniyandi and Bunuba Elder Kankawa Nagarra shares the traditional name for an important place on Gooniyandi Country in the central Kimberley region in Western Australia

Singer-songwriter Kankawa Nagarra shares some Gooniyandi language to get reacquainted on Word Up.

Senior Lecturer of Global Indigenous Studies at University of Newcastle, Dr Jesse Hodgetts shares the Wangaaypuwan word for shy and humble.

Senior Lecturer of Global Indigenous Studies at University of Newcastle, Dr Jesse Hodgetts shares the Wangaaypuwan word for a bark ribbon hanging on a gum tree.

Senior Lecturer of Global Indigenous Studies at University of Newcastle, Dr Jesse Hodgetts shares the Wangaaypuwan word for unity. 

Senior Lecturer of Global Indigenous Studies at University of Newcastle, Dr Jesse Hodgetts shares the Wangaaypuwan word for a song and dance ceremony.

Dr Jesse Hodgetts is a Senior Lecturer of Global Indigenous Studies at University of Newcastle.

Yuendumu community leader Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves wraps up his time on Word Up by sharing the Warlpiri name for his tjukupa.

This week Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves shares a Warlpiri word that encompasses the creation stories, the ancestral beings, the lore, the land and  everything that connects Warlpiri people to country and to each other across time.

This week, Ned Jampijimpa Hargraves discusses a Warlpiri word connected to the cultural law that keeps him focused.

Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves shares the Warlpiri word for home. 

Meet Ned Jampijinpa Hargraves, a Warlpiri advocate from Yuendumu sharing the language of peace: 'ceasefire - no guns'.

Gari Tudor-Smith shares the Gangulu name for 'catfish'.

Gari Tudor-Smith contemplates the different personalities and stories of birds on Gangulu Country.

Gari Tudor-Smith explains the importance of listening carefully and closely, and notice how the familiar stories and words deepen in meaning over time.

Gari Tudor-Smith shares a word from Gangulu language that's got a dual meaning.

Musician, speaker and language legend Ray Dimakarri Dixon shares the Mudburra word for “country”, “home” or “camp”.

Soak up Mudburra language with musician and language ledged Ray Dimakarri Dixon as he shares the word for 'water'.

Ray Dimakarri Dixon whisks you to his homeland Marlinja, and shares shares the Mudburra word for a ‘spirit’ or ‘guide’ of Country.

Neenah Gray shares the Darumbal word for 'grandfather'.

Neenah Gray shares the Darumbal word for an extended family member.

For Word Up this week Neenah Gray shares a phrase that’ll get you to really listen.

For Word Up Neenah Gray shares the Darumbal word for 'father' and discusses an interesting linguistic connection she found while visiting the west coast.

Kurrama Elder Joan Ashburton shares a traditional word that expresses loving guardianship.

Kurrama Elder Joan Ashburton shares the word for 'feeling good’.

Kurrama Elder Joan Ashburton from Western Australia's Pilbara region shares the word ‘hello’ in her father's language.

Musician and language legend Stuart Joel Nuggett shares the Jingili word for ‘old man' and explains the importance of respecting Elders.

Musician Stuart Joel Nuggett shares the Jingili word for 'little boy'.

Stuart Joel Nuggett is a musician, with a passion for his language.

For Word Up this week, musician Stuart Joel Nugget is sharing the word for 'home' in Jingili language.

Our language legend this month has been Brooke Wandin an artist who ties language into her art.

Brooke Wandin shares the Woiwurrung word for an "unmarried man." In this episode, Brooke explains how Woiwurrung words are specific because it is important to identify the words from people or country. 

Artist, educator, and language researcher, Brooke Wandin transports you to share a special word connected to her great-grandfather and a link to her mob and family. 

For Word Up this week Brooke Wandin is sharing the name of a suburb you’ll find just north of Melbourne which also happens to be the Woiwurrung word for possum "Walert'. 

Brooke Wandin is a Wurundjeri woman from Victoria whose art is deeply intertwined with her culture and heritage.

Broadcaster and artist Natalie Davey takes you to the Great Sandy Desert to explain why you should trust your gut in Walmajarri.