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Yaegl

Yaegl Indigenous Language Program (Jane Fearby)
The Yaegl / Yaygir Language Program is collecting information about the language of the Clarence River area of northern NSW. Click on "Languages" for a wordlist. [08/07/2002] http://jane.fearby.com/yaegl/

Yaegl Indigenous Language Program (Ulugundahi Elders)
The Yaegl / Yaygir Language Program is collecting information about the language of the Clarence River area of northern NSW. Click on "Language" for a wordlist. [08/07/2002] http://jane.fearby.com/yaegl/
Yandrruwandha

Aboriginal Language - Yandrruwandha (NSW TAFE)
This course helps Aboriginal people develop a pride in their culture and community, enhance self-esteem and identity, and learn about Aboriginal languages, especially Yandrruwandha. [23/09/2001] http://www.tafensw.edu.au/cgi-bin/rdbweb/handbook/XGETCOURSE?VCOURSE_NO=76&MODE=H

Ilakardi thawarla ini, Your Majesty (FATSIL)
Queen Elizabeth included a visit to the Muda Aboriginal Corporation in Bourke on her Australian tour. Here, she spoke at the Yandruwandha Language Program, run by Greg McKellar. [02/01/2003] http://www.fatsil.org/VOTL/Articles/15-1.htm
Yanyuwa

Yanyula (Elwyn Flint/UQ Linguistics)
Transcribed recordings of Yanyuwa wordlist made in the late 60s by Elwyn Flint. Made available by UQ linguistics lecturers and students. Note: transcription uses unconventional symbols and may contain minor inaccuracies. [24/04/2002] http://emsah.uq.edu.au/linguistics/austlang/Yanyula/yframe.html

Yanyuwa Wuka: Language from Yanyuwa Country - a Yanyuwa Dictionary and Cultural Resource (Bradley, John and Kirton, Jean)
Dictionary and cultural resource that includes Yanyuwa-English and English-Yanyuwa dictionary, text, maps, illustrations and bibliography. The authors urge care and respect in the use of the materials [PDF]. [05/08/2004] http://eprint.uq.edu.au/archive/00000072/01/yanyuwatotal.pdf

Yanyuwa: Land and Life (Frances Devlin Glass, John Bradley, Elizabeth Mackinlay, Richard Baker, and the Yanyuwa Community, NT)
Yanyuwa people, history, everyday life, performance, link to Yanyuwa doctionary and other resources. (formerly http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts/diwurruwurru/). [13/07/2000] http://www.deakin.edu.au/arts/diwurruwurru/yanyuwa/
Yindjibarndi

Bush food and bush medicine (Staff and students of Roebourne Primary School)
Plants used by the community for bush tucker and for bush medicine, with names, pictures, and usage notes. [14/01/1998] http://www.roebourne.wa.edu.au/culture/default.htm

'Pop' Cheedy singing (Staff and students of Roebourne Primary School)
'Pop' Cheedy sings traditional songs. Also choir singing: 'A Town called Yeeramagadu' based on Woody Guthrie's 'This Land is Your Land', sung in the Yindjibarndi language. 'The Badjarri Song', about kids going hunting, sung to the tune of 'She'll be coming round the mountain..' [14/01/1998] http://www.roebourne.wa.edu.au/culture/singing.htm

Yindjibarndi Online dictionary (Staff and students of Roebourne Primary School)
Most of the people in Roebourne are from the Yindjibarndi and Banyjima tribes. These tribes were moved from their traditional lands of Boomagee and Birrdithuulangu, into Roebourne. The Yindjibarndi people call Roebourne Ieramagadu. With sounds. [14/01/1998] http://www.roebourne.wa.edu.au/culture/default.htm
Yolngu

Fire Database (FATSIS, Charles Darwin University)
Searchable database containing texts, pictures, video and sound files. Provides access to many graded, glossed and illustrated stories in Yolngu languages. [11/01/2004] http://pelican.ntu.edu.au/FATSIS/index.cfm

Gupapuyngu Dictionary (Beulah Lowe/ARDS)
200 page dictionary with 4000 entries largely compiled by Beulah Lowe. [15/05/2005] http://www.ards.com.au/langdict.htm

Units in Yolngu Languages and Culture (Charles Darwin University)
A series of units covering: introduction to the language and culture of Yolngu people with a focus on basic Gupapuyngu; grammar in detail and developing skills in the translation of short texts; learning from Yolngu speakers and writers about issues in Yolngu philosophy, history and science; development of conversational skills in a Yolngu language; tell stories, make presentations and develop conversational ability; independent study [15/01/2003] http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/yolngustudies/study_units.htm

Yolngu Languages and Culture (Charles Darwin University)
The University teaches tertiary level units in Yolngu languages and culture. Advisors to course design and delivery include senior Yolngu people from Darwin, Milingimbi, Galiwin'ku, Yirrkala, Gapuwiyak, and Ramingining. Course including Introduction to Yolngu Languages and Culture, and Yolngu Matha conversation can be taken by distance education using the WWW. [20/01/1998] http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/yolngustudies/study.htm

Yolngu Studies Resources (Charles Darwin University)
Study resources for Yolngu languages, including Gupapuyngu CD, Yolngu library CD, and on-line database. [20/01/1998] http://learnline.cdu.edu.au/yolngustudies/resources.htm

Yolngu Matha (ARDS)
Online purchase of publications for learning Gupapuyngu. ARDS (Aboriginal Resource and Development Services) is an arm of the Northern Regional Council of Congress of the Uniting Church. [18/11/2001] http://www.ards.com.au/langresources.htm

Yothu Yindi on the Web (Yothu Yindi)
One of the oldest Aboriginal sites on the Web. Hear song clips and greetings from Mandawuy Yunupingu in his language Gumatj . [14/01/1998] http://www.YothuYindi.com
Yorta Yorta

Language of the Month Series: 8 (Mrs Geraldine Briggs, FATSIL)
Yorta Yorta is the language from the area around the junction of the Goulburn and Murray Rivers in North East Victoria. Hear Mrs Geraldine Briggs and the Yorta Yorta singers singing the hymn "Bura Fera": MP3 format, 250 kB. Article contains excerpts from the book "Yorta Yorta Language Heritage". [22/07/2000] http://www.fatsil.org/LOTM/oct99.htm
Yugambeh

Aboriginal Languages (Yugambeh) (Luistxo Fernandez)
Information, including placenames, for the languages: Guugu Yimithirr, Dyirbal, Gooniyandi, Arabana-Wangkangurru, Yagara and Yugambeh. [18/07/2000] http://www.geocities.com/Athens/9479/guugu.html
Yukulta

Ling 2025 Study of an Australian Aboriginal Language (University of Queensland)
Investigate the structure of the Australian Aboriginal language Yukulta (also known as Ganggalita) in some depth and become familiar with studies of it.
Develop linguistic analytical skills
Extend knowledge of linguistic systems
To compare Yukulta with other Australian languages. [23/09/2001] http://www.uq.edu.au/~uqmlaugh/ling2025/ling2025.html
Yuwaalaraay

Guwaabal: Yuwaalaraay and Gamilaraay stories (John Brown, Karen Flick, John Giacon, Don Lillyman)
Twelve stories in the two languages, each with audio and interlinear translation. Also other information about the language, including pronunciation guide and list of resources. [12/02/2007] http://www.yuwaalaraay.org/Guwaabal/index.html

Walgett Languages (St Josephs School, Walgett/ABC)
ABC Video showing the revitalisation of Yuwaalaraay/Gamilaraay in Walgett, with interviews with the late Uncle Ted Fields, Karen Flick, "JB" John Brown, and John Giacon. [10/02/2007] http://www.abc.net.au/tv/australiawide/video/default.htm?program=austwide&pres=20061010_1443&story=8

Yuwaalaraay gaay. Gamilaraay garay (Yuwaalaraay Language Program/John Giacon)
Dictionaries and learning materials for Yuwaalaraay and Gamilaraay, developed by the Language Program at St Joseph's School, Walgett. [10/02/2007] http://www.yuwaalaraay.org/

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