Language and Culture Cape York Peninsula is widely recognised as
It is also critical that, while ensuring Cape
a linguistic treasury. Our many languages are
York children grow up learning their language
keys to some of the oldest continuous living
and culture, we also ensure Cape York adults
traditions on the planet.
do the same and build the other necessary skills they need to be strong cultural,
These languages are now, however, fragile
professional, spiritual leaders.
and immediately threatened. Language and culture need support to flourish within and outside of our schools.
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