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After reading and practicing some of these words you should be feeling a little bit more comfortable communicating with Aboriginal people. Let’s start with words that identify different groups of Aboriginal people. Back before colonisation different tribal groups identified themselves by their tribe name and this rings true today however some broader names have come […]
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12 of the most popular Aboriginal boy names
November 20th, 2019 
Awake Goy Image / Marshall your Photos – Facebook After many requests we have finally put together the list of the most popular Aboriginal baby names for boys. In case you missed it, check out the most popular Aboriginal baby names for girls that we published just last week. If you think we’ve left out a popular […]
12 of the most beautiful Aboriginal baby girl names
November 10th, 2019 Awake Goy Image / Marshall Your Phtos – Facebook There was once a time when the use of Aboriginal baby names were discouraged and not recognised on paper. During those times, Indigenous people would have one traditional name recognised by family groups and one English name for use in the wider community. Thankfully we are now seeing […]
Gangurru: Aboriginal Facts about Kangaroos
November 9th, 2019 Awake Goy I think most people know they are marsupials and have pouches for their young that are known as Joeys. This education series article will explore some unique facts about kangaroos and highlight the influence the animal has with Aboriginal nations. The word Kangaroo comes from the Guugu Yimithirr language which is spoken in far north […]
