News
Reviving Indigenous Languages
A new online hub has just been launched to help people learn Kaurna, the original language of the Adelaide Plains.
See BTN coverage of the official launch of our website.
Word Up Elaine Magias
Elaine Magias is a Kaurna Narangga woman and learning language wasn't so much something she wanted to do… it was something she NEEDED to do…
Listen to Elaine share some Kaurna words.
How Adelaide's 'extinct' Indigenous language Kaurna was brought back to life
Only a few decades ago the Kaurna language was thought to be extinct. Adelaide's Kaurna people say it was only ever "sleeping".
Kaurna Dictionary Launch
Aboriginal languages making comeback through new training program and dictionaries.
Kaurna with Tiyana
21st February is International Mother Language Day, which is all about celebrating and protecting the world’s many languages.
BTN talks to 10-year-old Tiyana, who’s helping to protect the Kaurna language by teaching it to other kids on YouTube.
50 words: From hello to kangaroo, new map of Indigenous languages of Australia
50 words of Kaurna have been included and voiced by Jack Buckskin on a new Indigenous language mapping project called 50words.online.
Iconic coin commemorates Indigenous language
A new 50 cent coin featuring 14 Indigenous words for money on it has been minted to commemorate the International Year of Indigenous Languages.
Stephen Gadlabarti Goldsmith
Gadlabarti – the busy bee, the bee that does not sting.
Ngarrpadlalya – Dr Alitya Wallara Rigney
The passing of great Kaurna language warrior, Dr Alitya Wallara Rigney.
Why Learning & Teaching Language Matters
Jack Buckskin has done some important learning and teaching in the Kaurna language. At a recent Reconciliation Week event, young language student and mentor Kira Bain spoke about what learning Kaurna language and culture from Jack has meant to her.
Speaking the language of the land
If you’ve ever been to the opening of an official Adelaide event chances are you have heard Aunty Josie Agius laugh. The Wallaroo-born nana is often called upon to kick off proceedings with the Kaurna Welcome; an important Aboriginal ‘Welcome to Country’ ceremony.