SharingStories Languages vs First Nations Languages

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.

At Burraga, we believe that learning languages can connect, empower, and revitalise culture. In partnership with local communities, we bring the rich tapestry of First Nations languages to the forefront of learning through comprehensive, engaging, and culturally respectful online learning experiences. Access interactive language learning games and authentic cultural learning materials, contributed and managed by local First Nations communities from across Australia. Learning experiences are developed in collaboration with First Nations communities, ensuring that every word and phrase is authentic and respectfully presented.