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About Wangka Maya
Our Purpose: Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre aims to be recognised as a leading Aboriginal language and resource centre in Australia. By working with the old people of the Pilbara, we will use our expertise, knowledge and sensitivity to record and foster Aboriginal languages, culture and history. Thus, ensuring the young people remain strong in retaining their Aboriginal language, culture and history, ensuring cultural continuity. Click Here to View Our Strategic Plan for 2011
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Indigenous languages of Australia Indigenous Australian languages are broadly of two types, Pama-Nyungan and non-Pama-Nyungan.

The languages of the Pilbara region are of the Pama-Nyungan type, Nyungic or South West Group. Click here for a larger map  
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Wangka Maya Resources Wangka Maya acts as a resource centre for Aboriginal communities of the Pilbara. It holds an extensive database of material on Pilbara Aboriginal languages. Resources can be accessed by community members at our South Hedland office or by contacting us.You can also purchase many of our Books, DVDs, Games and other materials from our online store on this website.
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Pilbara History and Cultures Aboriginal people have lived in the Pilbara for more than 40 000 years. Until the 1800s, there was no contact with other cultural groups other than with Malaysian fishermen. In the 1800s, European settlers began moving into the Pilbara. This brought massive change to Aboriginal society.
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Cultural Awareness Training - Wangka Maya Conference Room, South Hedland. Upcoming dates: Wed 8 February, Tuesday 13 March and Thursday 12 April 2012. For bookings and more information contact admin@wangkamaya.org.au or go to our Cultural Awareness page.

Wangka Maya Conference Room - For more information and booking forms, visit our Conference Room page.

Marnti Warajanga is now on-line. Click here to see this exciting exhibition where Pilbara people tell stories of their history, culture and language in their own words.

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Wangka Maya Seeks New Manager

Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre seeks an experienced Manager to lead their strong team. The Manager is responsible for all day to day operations and staff management, and reports to a committed, cohesive Board, assisting them with strategic direction, service development and building networks. The centre employs 15 staff including linguists and language workers and also runs a successful Cultural Awareness Training enterprise.  

The successful candidate should have experience in the management of staff and other resources, and a respect for and understanding of Aboriginal culture.

The package includes salary and allowances of $90,438 to $99,568 (depending on qualifications and experience) plus super, subsidised rental housing, private use of vehicle within the Town of Port Hedland and five weeks annual leave.

Wangka Maya was established in 1987 and aims to record and maintain the Aboriginal languages of the Pilbara region. In 2008 the organisation completed construction of its purpose-built language centre in Port Hedland, WA.

Please contact Nadine Hicks This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information. Applications close 6 February 2012.

 

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