SEQILC welcomes the launch of the International Decade Of Indigenous Languages
SEQILC Linguist Shaun Davies with the Hon Tony Burke MP, Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations and Minister for the Arts
Hundreds of Indigenous language representatives gathered for the biennial Puliima Indigenous Language and Technology Conference on Larrakia Country in Darwin earlier this year.
Minister Tony Burke opened the event with the Australian launch of the UNESCO declared International Decade of Indigenous Languages.
The Minister said support for First Nations culture, stories and languages is crucial.
At its heart there’s no such thing as true translation. Every language contains words, ideas, concepts and emotions that only live within that language
SEQILC Director Rory O’Connor said the International Decade would be recognised through language revival programs throughout south east Queensland.
SEQILC provided assistance for south east Queensland community members to attend the conference.
