Kaayi (Hello – Awabakal)

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Worimi (Hello – Dharug. Pronounced ‘Wurramee’)

Indigenous Literacy Day is proudly produced and presented by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation in collaboration with the Sydney Opera House.

It’s an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Stories, Cultures, and Languages.

Indigenous Literacy Day is held on the first Wednesday of September ‑ this year Wednesday 3 September. We’re sharing the diversity of First Nations languages and cultures with audiences across Australia.

Text, video and image: https://www.ilf.org.au/ild

At St Kevin’s we’ll celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day on Wednesday 3^rd September. We’ve registered to view a short film showing an adventure through 3 remote Aboriginal Communities to learn about the diverse ways storytelling makes their communities strong.

• Ceduna & Koonibba in South Australia to learn from young author Mia Speed, celebrate Wirangu language, and make Bush Medicine on Country.
• Katherine & Binjari in the Northern Territory to meet student authors of Grinch det K’Taun Krok!, hear from Elders, and learn the Creational Dreaming story of Katherine Gorge.
• Warakurna Community in Western Australia to go out on Country, learn about the seasons, and how Miss Daisy’s knowledge and stories are keeping Warakurna kids strong.

Directly following this we can view a livestreamed performance at Sydney Opera House where Indigenous Literacy Foundation Ambassadors and special guests will host performances celebrating Aboriginal storytelling.

We are really looking forward to learning how kids in other communities explore and communicate their cultures through literacy and learn more about these communities along the way.

Yaluu

Phil Taylor

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Education Teacher