Word for Word: Nganga

    Date :

    17/11/2019 10:30 am - 11:30 am

    Address: Level 1 Activity Room, Geelong Library & Heritage Centre 51 Little Malop St
    Geelong
    Victoria
    Australia

    Phone: (03) 4201 0500
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      Word for Word: Nganga promises to be a fun and informative event. Join Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson as they delve into First Nations languages and discuss their co-authored book, Nganga: A Dictionary of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Terms and Phrases. 

      About the book:
      Nganga is a collection of words and phrases related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and issues.

      Nganga (ng gar na): To see and understand.

      Aunty, Uncle, sorry business, deadly, women’s business, marngrook, dreamtime, Elders, songlines. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words have become part of our everyday vocabulary but we may not know their true meaning or where the words come from. In Nganga, Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson have brought together these words, their meanings and their history. Engage with the rich and unique culture of Aboriginal Australians through this authoritative and concise collection.

      Recommended age: 10+ (guide only)

      Child: $10.00
      Accompanying adult and children under 5 are free