A grammar and dictionary of Gathang: the language of the Birrbay, Guringay and Warrimay
Grammar and dictionary
The key text for Gathang language. The research for this text by Amanda Lissarrague’s is based on recordings by Nils Holmer of Uncle Eddie Lobban, combined with historical records and the living knowledge of Gathang people. The book contains a dictionary with over 1000 words and suffixes.
Amanda Lissarrague
2010
Revitalising the Aboriginal language Gathang is about learning and speaking it together every day
News article
A news article and interview with Rhonda Raldey on the importance of language and the revitalisation of Gathang language
Rhonda Radley, Wiriya Sati
2019
Biripai Yarns
Publication
A Bago Community of Schools project created by a number of students in collaboration with Elders and Aboriginal community members. The document Birpai Yarn talks about the histories and stories of the Biripai nation, including Freedom Rides, Cootamundra Girls Home and Elders Aunty Helen, Aunty WiIma, Aunty Marion and Uncle Bill.
