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PURNULULU Aboriginal Independent Community School

The Marrin Gamu song was created to introduce Australians to the diversity and beauty of our first languages. Australia is home to hundreds of Indigenous languages. This project will gather versions of Marrin Gamu in beautiful languages from across the country.

Video: Many Languages, One Song

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Stories in Language: Gija

Little J and Big Cuz Indigenous Languages: Desert Camp

Little J and Big Cuz are Indigenous Australian kids living with their Nanna and Old Dog, the dog. Big Cuz learns that her teacher has never seen kangaroos or emus up close. She's delighted when Ms Chen accepts the invitation to go camping out bush. Spoken in the Indigenous language of Gija.

SOURCE: ABC Kids (2021), Little J and Big Cuz Indigenous Languages, Rated G, [12:00 mins], URL: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/CK1942H002S00

Little J and Big Cuz Indigenous Languages: After the Storm

Little J and Big Cuz are Indigenous Australian kids living with their Nanna and Old Dog, the dog. Little J and Big Cuz are worried when Old Dog goes missing. Surely with Uncle Mick they will find him.Meanwhile, Old Dog is safe and sound causing havoc in Big Cuz's bed. Spoken in the Indigenous language of Gija.

SOURCE: ABC Kids (2021), Little J and Big Cuz Indigenous Languages, Rated G, [12:00 mins], URL: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/CK1942H001S00