Episodes

  • Noongar pronunciation guide for Smashing Serendipity
    Mar 2 2023
    The memoir of Binjarib Nyoongar woman Louise K. Hansen, Smashing Serendipity: The Story of One Mooorditj Yorga was published by Fremantle Press in February 2023. Louise never got to see the publication of her book, passing away just after the final manuscript got sent to the printer, but her daughter, Alice Kearing, helped to make […]
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    19 mins
  • Noongar Boodja Waangkan pronunciation guide introduction
    Aug 25 2022

    Kaya! In this first episode, Jayden Boundry introduces the pronunciation guide and his new book with Tyrown Waigana: Noongar Boodja Waangkan: First Noongar Words

    He introduces himself, his language and why it's important to share language on Country.

    Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.

    This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.

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    2 mins
  • Noongar pronunciation guide: Moort (Family)
    Aug 25 2022

    In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Moort — the members of a family and the people around us, including mother, child, and friend.

    Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:

    • Mother
    • Father
    • Sister
    • Daughter
    • Son
    • Brother
    • Grandfather
    • Grandmother
    • Cousin
    • Aunty
    • Uncle
    • Baby
    • Children
    • Child
    • Man
    • Woman
    • Friend
    • Elder
    • Girl
    • Boy

    Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.

    This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.

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    4 mins
  • Noongar pronunciation guide: Ngany (Body) and Moolymari (Face)
    Aug 25 2022

    In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Ngany and Moolymari — the parts of our body and face, including the head, cheeks, and teeth.

    Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:

    • Hair
    • Head
    • Heart
    • Arm
    • Hand
    • Stomach
    • Bum
    • Knee
    • Leg
    • Foot
    • Eye
    • Ear
    • Cheeks
    • Nose
    • Teeth
    • Mouth
    • Tongue
    • Neck

    Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.

    This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.

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    3 mins
  • Noongar pronunciation guide: Boodja (Country)
    Aug 25 2022

    In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boodja — the country and landscape, including tree, moon and ocean.

    Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:

    • Sky
    • River
    • Rock
    • Earth
    • Sun
    • Moon
    • Star
    • Ocean
    • Cloud
    • Tree
    • Wind
    • Rain
    • Hills
    • Rainbow
    • Waterhole
    • Flower

    Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.

    This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.

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    3 mins
  • Noongar pronunciation guide: Boorn wer djet (Trees and flowers)
    Aug 25 2022

    In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boorn wer djet — the trees and flowers, including banksia, she-oak, and kangaroo paw.

    Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:

    • Karri
    • Marri
    • Jarrah
    • Peppermint tree
    • Grass tree
    • Paperbark tree
    • She-Oak
    • Banksia
    • Zamia palm
    • Bull Rushes
    • Kangaroo paw
    • Christmas tree
    • Wattle
    • Jam tree

    Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.

    This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.

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    3 mins
  • Noongar pronunciation guide: Boodja barna (Land animals)
    Aug 25 2022
    In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Boodja barna — the animals that are on the land, including the kangaroo, bandicoot, and the echidna. Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for: Kangaroo Bandicoot Dog Echidna Bobtail Snake Goanna Gecko Quokka Numbat Ant […]
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    3 mins
  • Noongar pronunciation guide: Worl barna (Sky creatures)
    Aug 25 2022

    In this episode, Jayden Boundry shares the Noongar words for Worl barna — the creatures that fly in the sky, including silver gull, bee, and kookaburra.

    Get your copy of Noongar Boodja Waangkan and read along as you learn the Noongar words for:

    • Australian Raven
    • Silver Gull
    • Wedge-Tailed Eagle
    • Bee
    • Willy-Wagtail
    • White Cockatoo
    • Kookaburra
    • Tawny Frogmouth
    • Red-Breasted Robin
    • Magpie
    • Butterfly
    • Fly
    • 28 Parrot
    • Red-Tailed Black Cockatoo

    Recorded and produced by Ryan Gibson.

    This guide was produced in Walyalup in Wadjuk Boodja, on the lands of the Noongar people.

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    3 mins