Bana Guyurru – Program
The program for Bana Guyurru: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Language Forum 2019 was packed with presentations, workshops and discussion groups around themes such as well-being, language mapping, working with schools or learning through song. Over the two days we explored the many ways that communities and schools are collaborating to teach their local languages; […]
Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages Forum 2019
The Queensland Indigenous Languages Advisory Committee and the Pama Language Centre are pleased to be hosting the 2019 Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Languages Forum to be held at the Novotel in Cairns on the 7th and 8th of May. Registration is $160.00. To register please follow this link. There are a limited number of […]
Yamani documentary screens on ICTV
We are delighted to announce that ‘Yamani, Voices of an Ancient Land’ will be played for the first time on ICTV this week starting March 17th. If you miss the broadcast you can watch the film on ICTVplay.
Yamani in Embark Magazine
Joanna Hoban’s beautiful story about Yamani: Voices of an Ancient Land has been published in this season’s issue of Embark, Queensland Rail’s long distance travel magazine. The Yamani documentary has screened as part of Queensland Rail Travel onboard entertainment service for the past nine months. If you can’t get on board for a screening you […]
Documentary released: Yamani – Voices of an Ancient Land
QILAC is delighted to announce the public release of our documentary, Yamani – Voices of an Ancient Land. The 12-minute film has been playing as in-flight entertainment on QANTAS since December and will be able to be viewed on Queensland Rail’s long distance trains in the coming months. Many thanks to First Languages Australia for […]
Farewell 2015
As we come to the end of the year QILAC would like to thank each and everyone of you for your hard work in your language communities and your contributions to Queensland language projects in 2015. In particular we would like to thank all those who participated in: * Queensland’s interactive Languages map, * Guali bula […]
Languages feature at APT8
Subsequent to the launch of the Yamani CD in July, QILAC was approached by the Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) to advise on protocols around the use of language at QAGOMA. The Yamani group was then asked perform at a launch event for the eighth Asia Pacific Triennial (APT8). For the performance, QAGOMA […]
Yamani – Voices of an Ancient Land
As part of the Queensland Music Festival, the Queensland Indigenous Languages Advisory Committee and Wantok Musik Foundation invite you to join us for the launch of: Yamani – Voices of an Ancient Land A CD of contemporary songs in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island languages to be launched by Senator Joanna Lindgren. This free event […]
Registrations open: Guali bula ŋina
Guali bula ŋina: Queensland Indigenous Languages Forum 2015 Bundaberg – 19, 20 and 21 May Environmental Marine Training Centre 2 Marina Drive, Burnett Heads REGISTER NOW Click here to download the program. View program highlights Join us for Guali bula ŋina – the 2015 Queensland Indigenous Languages Forum. The title of the conference translates to […]