Nganga Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Words & 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 and Sue Lawson
ISBN: 9781921977015
Type: Paperback
Dimensions: 131 x 198 mm
Publisher: Walker Books
Published Date: June 2018