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-Public sessions

Venue: Wangka Maya Conference Room. South Hedland.

Upcoming dates: Wed 16 January, Wed 23 January.

Fees apply. For bookings and more information contact admin@wangkamaya.org.au or go to our Cultural Awareness page.

Wangka Maya Conference Room - Available for hire.

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

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AGM

The 2008 AGM took place on the 23rd May 2009. A wonderful turnout produced some new directors, including Raylene Gordon, Lesley Woods, Pauline Bunwarrie and Harry Spratt. They have taken their place alongside existing committee members: Bruce Thomas (Chair), Lorraine Injie (Vice-Chair), Harry Taylor (Treasurer), Trudy Hayes (Secretary), Lizzie Dalgliesh (Director) and Ann Sibosado (Director). The 2009 AGM is scheduled to go ahead as usual at the end of the year. Thanks to all those who were able to attend and make it a GREAT meeting. This AGM was made extra special because it was the first one held in the new building and there were one or two family reunions.

Muddi and Harry