WALGA hosted a webinar on Local Government Support for Aboriginal Language and Place Names in May 2020.
Presenters explained how the use of Aboriginal language and place names provides a gateway to sharing ancient cultural knowledge, and gives a sense of belonging and pride for Aboriginal people. Case studies focused on research approaches and culturally appropriate consultation processes for the Aboriginal naming of geographic features and built assets.
A mentimeter interactive session showed that many Local Governments are active in supporting Aboriginal language and place naming, particularly through interpretive projects. Guidance on engagement and consultation requirements were identified as facilitators for future projects.
The presentations can be found below:
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Program
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Place Names - Engaging Communities in Aboriginal Stories, Language and Culture (Professor Len Collard; Monica Kane, CANWA)
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What's in a Name? The Katanning Place Names Project (Denise Gallanagh-Wood, Shire of Katanning; Julie Hayden, Badgebup Aboriginal Corporation)
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Mindeerup - More Than a Name (Danielle Cattalini, Duncan McKay and Margaret King, City of South Perth)
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Kerry Ann Winmar video (Aboriginal Elder, City of South Perth)
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Dena Gower video (Aboriginal Reference Group, City of South Perth)
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John McBain video (Aboriginal Reference Group, City of South Perth)
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James Webb video (Aboriginal Reference Group, City of South Perth)
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Karl Kep Ngoornd-iny (Fire and Water Dreaming) video (City of South Perth)
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Main Roads Aboriginal Journey Ways Project (Georgina Gibbs, Main Roads WA)
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Mentimeter Interaction Session Report (Susie Moir and Melanie Davies, WALGA)