Nganga: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Words and Phrases
Nganga is an authoritative and concise 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 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.
Author: Aunty Fay Muir
Format: Paperback, 144 pages, 131mm x 198mm, 232 g
Published: 2018, Walker Books Australia, Australia
Genre: Children's General Non-Fiction
Interest Age: From 10 to 12 years
Description
Nganga is an authoritative and concise 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 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.
Nganga: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Words and Phrases