Indigenous Literacy Foundation
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Our vision is equity of opportunity. We're dedicated to lifting literacy levels in remote Communities so all Australian children have the same opportunities.
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Joined July 2011
RT @USydSLC: The voices in the stories of Country speak. Are we listening? #NRW2023. 🎧 The #DeepListeningPodcast is now LIVE, as Dr Benjami….
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First Nations languages are an important part of the cultural heritage of Indigenous Communities. Instil a love of reading by donating to the ILF this EOFY. Donate via #education #eofy2023 #ReadingOpensDoors
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Today is #MaboDay, acknowledging the incredible fight of Eddie Koiki Mabo in overturning the legal fiction of 'terra nullius'. The Mabo case led to #NativeTitle and paved the way to give First Nations peoples rights over their lands and waters. Read more -
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Would you go swimming all through winter!?. Nic, Ana and Daisy have been swimming every week for an entire year to fundraise for children in remote Communities, and they have raised over $2000! Check out their inspiring story. #fundraise #charity.
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This animation can help you teach students and children about the Stolen Generations this #NRW2023.
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RT @IndigenousX: Yawuru way - my Dad is a Banaga wamba (man), which automatically makes my non-Indigenous bibi (mum) - Burungu. Ngayu Bar….
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If you’re interested in getting a copy there are copies available on the ILF Shop <3
shop.ilf.org.au
This storybook is the result of a collaborative story writing and art workshop held in the Napranum Community during 2021. The stimulus for the story came from reviewing archived photographs of...
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In 2021, women and children from Napranum Community joined together to #write and #illustrate the book in English and Thaynakwith language. The story beautifully documents children’s experiences of being on Country with family and Elders.
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What a special few days it was last week celebrating the book launch of ‘We Look, We Find’ in Napranum Community, 📷 Weipa QLD.
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"Goodes said he hopes the statue serves as an inspiration to young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.".#AFL #Indigenous #Marngrook.
sbs.com.au
Eight years on from the historic event, the Sydney Swans have commemorated it at their own front door.
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RT @reallykazcooke: Salute to one of the world’s great flags, designed by Waiben (Thursday Island) man Mr Namok, representing 5 islands, la….
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The AFL has broadcast three matches in the 2023 Sir Doug Nicholls Round in Tiwi language!.
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"Yiradhu" means "day" in Wiradjuri! ☀️☁️. Wiradjuri Country is in central New South Wales. Illustration from Colourdywun, published by ILF, 2020.
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It is the anniversary of the Torres Strait Islander Flag, when the late Bernard Namok Senior from Thursday Island won the design competition for the flag and it was presented to the people 💚💙💙💚
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In January we had an enquiry from 'Bargains Group', who wanted to know what new, relevant and quality resources they could support us with in our work with remote Communities. We are super grateful to this group who have donated a generous amount of these gorgeous packs!
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Having an Elder speak for NRW or NAIDOC 2022? Common Ground explains some of the steps on how to respectfully communicate with Elders. #respect #ForOurElders .
commonground.org.au
A non-exhaustive guide to respectfully connecting and communicating with First Nations Elders.
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Today is the Anniversary of the 1967 Referendum and the first day of #NRW23. This time is not only an opportunity but an obligation for all Australians to learn more about the complex histories of this nation and strive toward reconciliation. @RecAustralia.
ilf.org.au
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