About Wangka Maya
Wangka Maya Pilbara Aboriginal Language Centre aims to be recognised as a leading Aboriginal language and resource centre in Australia. By working under the direction of Pilbara elders, we will use our expertise, knowledge and sensitivity to record and foster Aboriginal languages, culture and history. Thus, ensuring the young people remain strong.
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.
The languages of the Pilbara region are of the Pama-Nyungan type, Nyungic or South West Group.
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. Click here to see our Catalogue.
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.
Link Up Program
Wangka Maya Pilbara Link Up Program is a government funded service that assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their families who have been separated under past policies and practices of Australian governments.
We work closely with other Link Up services throughout Australia to find family members for our clients and assist with family reunions.
News Stories
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FAMILY OPEN DAY 11th September 2010 Wangka Maya's big event for the year is coming up on the 11th September. Click here for Open Day Flyer...
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Sound and Picture Dictionaries: Martu Wangka Maureen Dunn recording the sounds for some of the Martu Wangka words. Photo by Debbie Moon. At...
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NAIDOC WEEK: Pundulmurra Open Day Susan Michael from Link Up with Fitzroy Express Wangka Maya got to take part in the Pundulmurra...
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Clint Taylor - Artwork In May 2010, Wangka Maya's media worker Clint Taylor went to Alice Springs for a week’s training...
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Art Workshop In June 2010, Wangka Maya held an Art Workshop, and hired an award winning mixed media artist to come...
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