Blog: Culture
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Yolŋu Sign Language
CultureIndigenous Australian Languages
23 Sep 2019 Dr Bentley JamesYolŋu Sign Language is a unique, endangered sign language of the Yolŋu people of North East Arnhem Land.
Treaty - Yothu Yindi
'Treaty', by the band Yothu Yindi, was a worldwide hit and remains one of Australia’s most iconic rock songs.
Wisdomatic Women Leader: The Spirit of Baymarrwaŋa
CultureIndigenous Australian Languages
7 Mar 2019 Dr Bentley JamesLaurie Baymarrwaŋa (1917-2014) was a humble and inspirational leader from the Crocodile Islands who spent a lifetime teaching and promoting Yolŋu language, knowledge and culture.
Torres Strait Island Cultural Festival 1989 - Photographs and film from The Ephraim Bani Collection
Torres Strait Islander cultureTorres Strait IslandsDanceCulture
16 Oct 2018 Rita MetzenrathThis post highlights images and footage from the 3rd Torres Strait Cultural Festival (now known as the Winds of Zenadth Festival) photographed by Adhi (Chief) Ephraim Bani in 1989 and held in the AIATSIS Collection.
