palawa kani

pulingina – welcome to the official palawa kani placenames app for Lutruwita/Tasmania, Palawa/Tasmanian Aboriginal country. Explore over 200 authentic Aboriginal place names in palawa kani, the language of Tasmanian Aborigines. This interactive map brings the original names of our beautiful island back to life after years of dedicated work by the palawa kani Language Program. Features: * Interactive map with 200+ Aboriginal place names * Audio pronunciation for each name * Historical context and meaning behind each location * Authentic palawa kani language, not English approximations The Aboriginal community shares these names in the spirit of generous cultural sharing to acknowledge Aboriginal history, honour language resilience, and educate all residents of Lutruwita and beyond. Use these names to connect with the deep Aboriginal heritage of Tasmania and support the ongoing revitalization of palawa kani.