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What does it mean to give the gift of reading?

What does it mean to give the gift of reading?

In cities and towns, we have the privilege of having libraries and bookstores to read different types of books whenever we need.
But for kids growing up in remote areas, there is often a lack of books. And for the books that do exist, they often do not reflect the lives and cultures of First Nations peoples.

  • Posted 22 November, 2023


Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day with 300,000 People!

Celebrating Indigenous Literacy Day with 300,000 People!

“What a special day - my heart is so full,” said ILF Publishing Projects Editor, Cindy. This year, the ILF's Indigenous Literacy Day was watched live by over 302,654 people.

  • Posted 25 September, 2023


Celebrating Languages, Country and Elders this Indigenous Literacy Day

Celebrating Languages, Country and Elders this Indigenous Literacy Day

This year's Indigenous Literacy Day takes you on a virtual journey to three remote Indigenous Communities to celebrate the launch of three books in three different languages; Shordi Krik in Barunga, Northern Territory, Country Tells Us When… in Rubibi (Broome), Western Australia, and We Look, We Find in Weipa on the Cape York Peninsula in Queensland.
But what are these books about? And why are they important?

  • Posted 08 August, 2023


“Mela langguj- Our language, Kriol”

“Mela langguj- Our language, Kriol”

Kriol in the Top End is one kind of creole, from around the world.

Kriol is not a ‘blekbala langguj brabili’ or a traditional Aboriginal language. It is a pretty ‘new’ language. When it first started in Australia, Kriol didn’t have a name, but linguists, that is people who work with languages, called it Kriol with a different spelling.

  • Posted 27 July, 2023


For Our Elders

For Our Elders

The 2023 NAIDOC theme ‘For Our Elders’ acknowledges the incredible role that Elders play in the lives of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Communities. This is what the theme means to us.

  • Posted 03 July, 2023


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