Minya Birrañ: what now for Indigenous languages?
Minya Birran is a day for everyone interested in incorporating Indigenous languages into their daily life. Be part of this important forum with leading thinkers discussing the future of Indigenous language and its place as a human right.
Educators, professionals, community and creative industry workers are invited to gain hands-on skills and knowledge to use in their practice and learn how to use State Library collection and resources.
Highlights:
Hosted by Daniel Browning, journalist, radio broadcaster and descendant of the Bundjalung and Kullilli people. Daniel produces and presents Awaye! on ABC RN.
Keynote by Henrietta Marrie AM, Elder of the Gimuy Walubara clan of the Yidinji people and an advocate for the cultural rights of Indigenous peoples nationally and internationally.
In conversation with Emily Wurramara – ARIA nominated and three-times Queensland Music Award winner. Emily is a singer songwriter in both English and her traditional language Anindilyakwa, from Groote Eylandt, Northern Territory.
Des Crump, Indigenous Languages Coordinator, State Library of Queensland and founder of Dhinawun Consultancy.
Minya Birran Celebration – a free celebration that will feature stories and sounds of Australia’s first languages through song and poetry.
Minya Birrañ means what now in local Yuggera language.