Malbilinya-yanhi: Under the guidance of mamaba dyan

In this episode, Lowanna Grant shares the stories of Wiradyuri language teachers Uncle Pat Connolly, Letetia Harris and Harry Lambshead, who have all been guided and instructed by Uncle Stan Grant Snr to pass on knowledge and culture.

Uncle Stan Grant Snr with Letetia Harris, Uncle Pat Connolly and Harry Lambshead who have all been guided by him to teach Wiradyuri language.

Throughout this episode Wiradyuri language teachers Uncle Pat Connolly, Letetia Harris and Harry Lambshead share their personal journeys learning Wiradyuri language and how it has enriched their lives as Wiradyuri people, as well as the elders who have been there to guide them along the way.

It is our everything. It describes our culture, our spirit, our connection, our relation to everything else.

Letetia Harris

Uncle Pat, Letetia and Harry have all been guided and instructed by Uncle Stan Grant Snr to pass on and share Wiradyuri language and cultural knowledge with others within the community.

Special thanks to Letitia Harris and Bernard Higgins.

Artwork: Darren Wighton

Digeridoo Track: Luke Wighton

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