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The Wisdom Contained in Aboriginal Australia's Place Names

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Overview

Explore the deep history and wisdom embedded in Indigenous Australian place names through this enlightening TEDxPerth talk by Len Collard. Discover how understanding and valuing these names can provide profound insights into the shared land of Australia. Learn about Collard's work in recording and reclaiming Aboriginal language and culture, including his creation of a public database containing 25,000 Nyungar words for places in South-West Australia and the first Australian bilingual Aboriginal Wikipedia. Gain a new appreciation for the importance of preserving Indigenous languages and their connection to the land in this 19-minute presentation by a respected researcher and 2022 WA Nominee Local Hero in the Australian of the Year Awards.

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The wisdom contained in Aboriginal Australia's place names | Len Collard | TEDxPerth

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