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Maroochy Barambah and HARs at ACE Conference
Maroochy Barambah , who gave a wonderful ‘welcome to country’ at the ACE conference in the Brisbane Convention centre, is a Song-woman and Law-woman of the Turrbal People – the Traditional Owners of Brisbane. It was a great privilege for Marg to meet her.
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Walgett Community College in remote NSW
It is so interesting actually seeing schools which have the HARs, in different faraway parts of this spectacular country. We wish the children well, and hope that their confidence in their learning, and their pride in who they are, continue to flourish.
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HARs visit Wilcannia Central School, NSW
It is always a thrill to visit Outback schools which have the HARs. Margaret at Wilcannia Central School, NSW, in their library with terrific Science teacher, Stuart.
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Western Arrernte author Louise Raggett: ‘That’s a Goanna!’
‘That’s a goanna!’ We would like to pay our respects to one of the most wonderful Elders we have had the privilege of spending many hours in conversation with, over several years. She told stories galore, and wrote many books for children, based in THEIR traditional culture, written in THEIR language. We thank her for…
Read MoreResources for Aboriginal learners – Luritja translator, Marjorie Williams
The Foster and Kinship Care Expo in Alice Springs was a happy occasion for families to learn about resources available to them, and an opportunity to share lots of fun activities. HAR translator and cultural advisor, Marjorie Williams, with the help of young Rahima, was on hand to answer queries at the HAR table.
Read MoreJasmin Peskoller interviews Margaret James
What a delight for HAR author, Margaret James, to be interviewed by such an enthusiastic, committed and passionate Master of Education student. We wish her well and know that her lucky future students are in very safe hands! Jasmin Peskoller’s thesis is entitled “The Power of Languages: The Importance of Learning English in a Bilingual…
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APY Lands and HARs
Nana honey ant, enjoying the open spaces surrounding the Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara (APY) Lands, home of the HAR Yankunytjatjara and Pitjantjatjara books, which were translated by Maria Stewart from Oodnadatta, South Australia.
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HAR calendar to colour in!
We hope you have fun with this mini calendar… print it and have fun colouring it in – cross off the days until New Year’s eve!
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