Local Aboriginal Languages Project

Wunya Ngulum

The Local Aboriginal Languages Project is a celebration of the Local Aboriginal Languages presented in a series of short films created collaboratively with Traditional Owners, Community Elders and working group members, as shared by Lyndon Davies.

The films also highlight the natural environment of Moreton Bay Region.

This project has been a community collaboration between Moreton Bay Region Council, the Kabi Kabi/Gubbi Gubbi traditional custodians and community. It was made possible by Strategic Priorities grant funding from the Queensland Government and the State Library of Queensland. 

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Image credit: Artwork featured is a segment of Bulka Yinila by Gene Blow.

Ochre cliffs - Redcliffe

Enjoy learning about the ochre cliffs of Redcliffe in this short film.

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Waterways - Redcliffe

Lyndon Davis talks about the waterways of Redcliffe in this short film.

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Hoop pine - Redcliffe

Lyndon Davis talks about the hoop pines of Redcliffe.

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Connections - Deception Bay

Learn about the language connections of Deception Bay.

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Moreton Bay Ash - Deception Bay

Have you ever wondered about the ash trees at Deception Bay? Hear their story from Lyndon Davis.

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Bird life - Deception Bay

Lyndon Davis shares the stories of the birds you can find at Deception Bay.

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Bunya nut pine - Caboolture

Caboolture's bunya nut pine trees are the focus of this short film.

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Caboolture River - Caboolture

Lyndon Davis describes the importance of the Caboolture River.

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Carpet snake - Caboolture

You might view the humble carpet snake with new respect after watching this short film.

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Fishing - Bribie Island

Lyndon Davis tells his story of dolphin fishing at Bribie Island.

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Fish traps - Bribie Island

Did you know there were Aboriginal fish traps on Bribie Island? Find out more in this short film.

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Shell middens - Bribie Island

Discover more about the shell middens on Bribie Island.

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