Dharawal Language, Culture App vs Jawoyn Usage & Stats
The Dharawal Language and Culture App provides an opportunity to learn about the rich Aboriginal culture of Sydney, in the palm of your hands.
What is Dharawal
In the 1860’s Turuwul (now pronounced Dharawal) was described as The language of the now extinct tribe of Port Jackson and Botany Bay (from John Malone, a half-caste, whose mother was of that tribe) and was the first known Aboriginal language name for the greater Sydney area.
Dharawal is also the name for the Cabbage Tree Palm, the overarching spirit ancestor (totem) for people that speak the Dharawal language and belong to the Dharawal nation.
In traditional culture there were many variants of language spoken within a cultural area including men or women’s version, clan group versions, children language and secret language to name a few. The clan groups such as Gadigal, Birrabirragal, Bidiagal, Cobragal and Gweagal all spoke the overarching language belonging to their cultural area, Dharawal.
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This resource has been created by the Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation in collaboration with the WCC Language Program and supported through the Australian Government's Indigenous Languages and Arts program.
All information will remain the property of the Jawoyn Association on behalf of the Jawoyn people. The Jawoyn dictionary is changing the way people learn language and connect with culture.
Jawoyn Association Chair, Lisa Mumbin, says “Our stories and knowledge have been passed down for thousands of years but without our language culture can’t survive, we can’t survive. Our kids and their kids need to know Jawoyn to keep our people and our culture strong and healthy.”
Browse the dictionary contents by letter, categories, and images. Search in Jawoyn and English. The app background features Bolung (the Rainbow Serpent) and comes from artwork by Alice Manakalorlo. Alice’s Bolung painting is also the basis of the Jawoyn Association’s logo.
Download today and start exploring, learning, and experiencing Jawoyn culture!
FEATURES
- All new interface to provide a modern iOS experience.
- New media player with 'Play All' feature allows users to listen to dictionary app content continuously in order or shuffle mode.
- Word of the day widget, displays a new word every day to encourage continual learning.
- Explore over 4000 documented Jawoyn words.
- Clear and concise studio recordings of correct pronunciations.
- Search in Jawoyn or English language.
- Traditional welcome and acknowledgement every time the app is opened.
- Ideal for all ages and learning levels.
SUPPORT & FEEDBACK
If you are having any issues or want to help improve the Dictionary App with your feedback, please visit wcclp.com.au or contact us directly at feedback@wcclp.com.au. We are more than happy to answer all your questions and solve any issue, so make sure you contact us before leaving your review.
Explore and learn the language and culture of the Jawoyn people anywhere in the world, for free!
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Dharawal Language, Culture App VS. 
JawoynDecember 12, 2024