Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre i(A80080 works by) (Organisation) assertion (a.k.a. Wangka Maya; Martu Wangka Publications)
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Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre is an organisation working under the direction of Pilbara Elders that seeks to preserve Aboriginal languages, culture and history for future generations. Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre publishes books from the Pilbara region and runs programs that assist cultural awareness, people trying to find their families and community projects.

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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon Yukurru Kukurnjarimili Wurrunga Dog in Sheep's Clothing South Hedland : Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre , 2016 9466558 2016 single work picture book children's
2017 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Indigenous Children
y separately published work icon Kathleentharndu Wanggangarli South Hedland : Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre , 2015 9467450 2015 selected work life story

'This collection of Kathleen’s stories illustrates her life in the Pilbara, from local plant life and familiar sights in the Hedland area, to a bush-tucker picnic at Gagurrga (Yule River). There is also a story about her home, Karlarra House.'

'Kathleen tells the stories in her traditional language Banyjima. Banyjima is a highly endangered Pilbara language which has been classified as part of the Ngayarda language family. Kathleen’s book is an important contribution to the documentation of Banyjima as well as an excellent learning resource for current and future Banyjima learners.' (Source: Publisher's website)
2016 shortlisted Speech Pathology Australia Book of the Year Awards — Indigenous Children
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