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Saving dead languages

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Oct 5, 2023
Podcast discusses the revival of Australian languages, particularly the Barngala language. It explores the destruction of Aboriginal languages by the Australian Government and efforts to revive them. The irony of using a dictionary initially intended for 'Christianizing heathens' is explored, highlighting the importance of language preservation and correcting historical injustices.
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