Bringing Indigenous languages back from the brink

Ella Archibald-Binge, an Indigenous affairs reporter, takes listeners on a journey to revive First Nations languages in Australia. She shares insights from communities working to bring back the Gumbangir language through bilingual education. Students express pride in learning their mother tongue, while elders recall the challenges of language suppression. Ella explores her roots in the Gamilaroi language, emphasizing the deep connections between language, place, and identity. The podcast is a heartfelt look at the power of language revival and community resilience.