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We're a language and culture centre working to revitalise the Miriwoong language in the East Kimberley, WA.

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Language plays a crucial role in allowing people to form a connection to their culture and establish a sense of belonging. Without language, Miriwoong people won’t know who they really are. Join us in our efforts to help save Miriwoong. https://t.co/o6tbsWnZqE via @YouTube

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End Of Financial Year is next Wednesday! 😮

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The Miriwoong Word of the Week is Ngerliyin. In English, it means "smile". Ngerliyin barrenkoo! You mob, smile! 😀📸

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The Miriwoong Word of the Week is Looloo. In English it means to be sitting. Looloo nyinanyan. She is sitting.

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Living and working on Miriwoong Country? Interested in learning about Miriwoong Culture and Language? Join our next Cuitural Awareness Course!

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The Miriwoong Word of the Week is Ngamoorrwarding. In English, it means "Bush Banana". Berrayinga ngamoorrwarding Ngamoowalem-banjelng. Ngoondening jangeb-gerrring mayeng. This bush banana comes from Ngamoolwalem (the Ivanhoe Ranges). It is good bushtucker for eating.

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The Miriwoong word of the week is warrgeb. In English, it means "to be dancing". Warrgeb ngendenkoo, nyengoo biya warrgeb yadoowoo. I'll dance, you too: we should both dance.

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The Miriwoong Word of the Week is Tharrb. In English, it means "to (all) stand". Gawooleng tharrb berrandawoon Mayibam. The ladies are standing at Middle Springs.

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The Miriwoong Word of the Week is Manganbe. In English, it means "to wave". Jabija manganbe ginayin, ngenam Darram. Jimmy (Jabija skin) is waving there at Swim Beach.

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The Miriwoong Word of the Week is Thegooyeng. In English, this place is called "Black Rock". Yamboong bare nyinanyan Thegooyem woolangem thoolooloorrng. Agnes is standing at Black Rock in front of the waterfall.

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Miriwoong Public Language Class
6 week course starting 16th February
Every Tuesday 5-6pm
$80 per person
Button Drive, Kununurra
Register [email protected]

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The Miriwoong Word of the Week is Jaloorr. In English, it means "to be raining". Jaloorr goowindayin. It is raining.

#MiriwoongDawang #MiriwoongCountry #WordOfTheWeek

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The Miriwoong Word of the Week is Daloong. In English, it is a Green Plum. Woothoo-woothoong berraying ngoondoog woomberremendawoon daloong! These kids like green plums! Have you ever eaten daloong?

#MiriwoongDawang #wetseason #bushfood

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Miljib yarrenkoo Miriwoo-biny! Let’s all learn Miriwoong! Yesterday, MDWg launched their new groundbreaking “Learn Miriwoong!” App, one of only a handful of indigenous language learning apps in Australia & one of the most extensive, interactive and complex apps available for free

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The Miriwoong Word of the Week is Miljib. In English, it means "to be teaching". Joolama miljib ginayin-ni Gerray wajamab-gerring gilgi-geny. Joolama is teaching Gerray to fish for freshwater prawns.

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The Miriwoong Word of the Week is Jalinem. Yinginya yijeng ngenjanga dawang-ni, Jalinem.The real name of that place is ‘Jalinem’. Marranbalang garij goorroomendawoon ‘Fords Beach’. The non-indigenous name is ‘Fords Beach’. #MiriwoongDawang #MiriwoongCountry #hotseason

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The Miriwoong Word of the Week is Looloo. In English, it means to be sitting. Looloo nyinanyan. She is sitting.