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The labour of love breathing life back into palawa kani – the lost language of Lutruwita

Aboriginal children are being born in Tasmania today knowing the sounds of their ancient tongue. They are the first to do so for 150 years

The Guardian

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Peter Riley May 9, 2025

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-02-12/tasmanian-palawa-kani-place-names-change/104913992

#firstNations #Lutruwita (aka #Tasmania) #PalawaKani #PlaceNames

Tasmanian Aboriginal place names take on capitals as palawa kani 'evolves'

Thirteen gazetted Aboriginal place names in Tasmania written in the reconstructed palawa kani language will have their first letter changed from lower-case to upper-case.

Peter Riley May 9, 2025

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-10/dewayne-everettsmith-performs-with-tso-in-palawa-kani/105200700

#firstnations #Lutruwita (aka #Tasmania) #PalawaKani
#music #songs #Symphony

Aboriginal artist Dewayne Everettsmith records palawa kani album with Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra

When Palawa man Dewayne Everettsmith held his firstborn child, he wanted to soothe him by singing in the language of Tasmanian Aboriginal people. That desire has sparked an extraordinary musical journey with the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra.

ABC News

Peter Riley Dec 31, 2024

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-01-01/tas-red-algae-bloom-bioluminescent/104772636

Note #Lutruwita is the #firstnations name of #Tasmania in the #PalawaKani language, which derived from the #BrunyIsland language.

#environment #algaeblooms #bioluminescent

Tasmania's south-east coast 'glows' with bioluminescent algae, pointing to imbalance in marine ecosystem

Tasmania's south-eastern ocean is experiencing a rare bioluminescent red algal bloom that bursts into vibrant blue at night time. A biologist warns that the dazzling colours may indicate an imbalance in the environment.

ABC News