Bibliograph

Nganga, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words and phrases, Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson

Type

Label

Nganga, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words and phrases, Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Intended audience

For upper primary school age

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nganga

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson

Sub title

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words and phrases

Summary

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 of the word 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

Target audience

pre adolescent

Contributor