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From an episode of The Mission
Interview
The Mission: Brooke Wandin On The History and Future Of Indigenous Languages
Guest host Uncle Charles Pakana is joined by Brooke Wandin, a proud Wurundjeri woman and Woi-wurrung language worker, to explore the history and future of Aboriginal languages. Brooke highlights the importance of keeping native languages alive, emphasising how they shape cultural identity and provide a strong sense of belonging for future generations within their communities.
Together, they explore the lasting impact of language bans during colonisation and the resilience to keep these languages alive despite years of suppression.

Listen to The Mission: Brooke Wandin On The History and Future Of Indigenous Languages25:35 ∙ 4 February 2025 ∙