Check out: ninti.ngapartji.org - Ngapartji Ngapartji's online language and culture site

Young Pitjantjatjara speakers are building this course from the ground up, with the support of ongoing workshops coordinated by artists and community workers. In the process young people learn skills in design, multimedia, communication, film and literacy. With the support of their elders, they share their language and culture with you through the Ninti site.

Your journey into Pitjantjatjara culture and language is made through short films or songs that have been produced by community members and artists. Each clip or song is accompanied by a handy list of Pitjantjatjara words with their English meanings, pronunciation guides and guided worksheets (for when you want to get really serious!)

By engaging with the language and cultural material online, you get a basic introduction to Pitjantjatjara and an understanding of some vocabulary and key concepts. But because this isn't your average 'language course', you'll be learning simple words and grammar through personal stories about the lives, country, history and culture of the Pitjantjatjara community. This rich experience will allow you to engage with Trevor Jamieson’s family story in a deeper way when you attend the Ngapartji Ngapartji performance.

Once you sign up, you can check in whenever and wherever you like – you're free to work totally at your own pace and it's never too late to get involved. We'll keep track of which lessons you've seen and keep you up to date when new content is added to the site.

 

What subscribers have said so far:

“Can't tell you how much I love the language course and the show is icing on the cake for me. Warm wishes” – Janelle

“As a Victorian Secondary teacher I am inspired by this approach. The website is
great! Kind regards” – Toni

 

For more information please check out the Ngapartji Ngapartji Ninti site.