Mamaba Dyan: The early years reclaiming Wiradyuri language

In this episode, Lowanna Grant shares stories from the early days of the Wiradyuri language reclamation journey. She talks with her Pop, Uncle Stan Grant Snr, her dad Stan Grant Jnr, and Aunty Elaine Lomas about the connection between language and identity. They tell the history of how language was recorded and a Wiradyuri dictionary created.

Wiradyuri language reclamation pioneer Uncle Stan Grant Snr

According to Uncle Stan Grant Snr, language isn't about who you are, it's about where you are. Language is a vital part of the Wiradyuri connection to country, culture and identity.

In this episode of Ngiyang, hear Uncle Stan Grant Snr reading in-language instructions on how to live the Wiradyuri way of life, and learn about how the work to revitalise the Wiradyuri language first got underway.

Our culture is our language, and our language is our identity because its the language of our country.

Lowanna Grant

Ngyiang host Lowanna Grant as a child with her Pop, Stan Grant Snr Source: Supplied

Special thanks to Letitia Harris and Bernard Higgins.

Artwork: Darren Wighton

Digeridoo Track: Luke Wighton

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