Poets proudly speak in their mother tongue


Article originally appeared in The Koori Mail, 18 April. Click the above image to enlarge.

 

On 19-21 March, Gunai poet Kirli Saunders guided students from Moss Vale High School, Mittagong Public School and Moss Vale Public School through the new resource, specific to Gundungurra Country. Students were connected to First Nations Poets, Elders and Language Custodians on Country, strengthening the connection of First Nations students to Country, language and community to empower students to feel pride in their cultural identities.

 

Poetry in First Languages

♫ Listen to Kirli with Ewan and Shayla from Moss Vale High on learning First Nations language and culture and writing poetry.