link | State Library of Queensland “Word of the Week” Week Two

http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/ilq/2019/01/08/2019-international-year-of-indigenous-languages-word-of-the-week-week-2/

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  • State Library’s Word of the Week for Week Two is 'warup' which is from the Torres Strait Islander languages of Kalaw Lagaw Ya and Meriam Mir – it refers to the large drum which is integral to the culture and celebrations of Torres Strait Islanders.

  • Category: Online language resources
  • Thematic area: Promotion
  • Call topics: Mainstreaming across national development plans and language policies
  • Major objective: Thematic areas: Promotion
  • Area of intervention: Increasing understanding, reconciliation and international cooperation
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