SharingStories Languages vs Jawoyn

The SharingStories Language Lightbox iOS Application is a community owned and controlled, login, modular based, audio-visual language repository developed and implemented with the Paakantji community of NSW but designed for scalability and adaptation by other communities. The Language Lightbox is available to communities for use in recording, documenting and holding their own languages. The tool also includes functionality which allows for links to relevant interactive cultural material relating to language words and can be shared and populated across satellite communities connected to the Language and Culture hubs. To implement the Language Lightbox in your community, please contact SharingStories Foundation info@sharingstories.com.au The Language Lightbox build was funded by the Ministry of the Arts’ Indigenous Language Support (ILS). This tool has been developed for SharingStories by The Project Factory, an award winning digital production company.

This resource has been created by the Jawoyn Association Aboriginal Corporation in collaboration with the WCC Language Program and supported through the Australian Government's Indigenous Languages and Arts program. All information will remain the property of the Jawoyn Association on behalf of the Jawoyn people. The Jawoyn dictionary is changing the way people learn language and connect with culture. Jawoyn Association Chair, Lisa Mumbin, says “Our stories and knowledge have been passed down for thousands of years but without our language culture can’t survive, we can’t survive. Our kids and their kids need to know Jawoyn to keep our people and our culture strong and healthy.” Browse the dictionary contents by letter, categories, and images. Search in Jawoyn and English. The app background features Bolung (the Rainbow Serpent) and comes from artwork by Alice Manakalorlo. Alice’s Bolung painting is also the basis of the Jawoyn Association’s logo. Download today and start exploring, learning, and experiencing Jawoyn culture! FEATURES - All new interface to provide a modern iOS experience. - New media player with 'Play All' feature allows users to listen to dictionary app content continuously in order or shuffle mode. - Word of the day widget, displays a new word every day to encourage continual learning. - Explore over 4000 documented Jawoyn words. - Clear and concise studio recordings of correct pronunciations. - Search in Jawoyn or English language. - Traditional welcome and acknowledgement every time the app is opened. - Ideal for all ages and learning levels. SUPPORT & FEEDBACK If you are having any issues or want to help improve the Dictionary App with your feedback, please visit wcclp.com.au or contact us directly at feedback@wcclp.com.au. We are more than happy to answer all your questions and solve any issue, so make sure you contact us before leaving your review. Explore and learn the language and culture of the Jawoyn people anywhere in the world, for free!