AUSTRALIANA ABORIGINAL
Banyjima Language. pp. 34 colour illusts
Banyjima
The People and their Traditional Country
Banyjima country is traditionally located in the area around the town of Wittenoom in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. It extends west towards the town of Tom Price, and east towards the town of Newman.
In 2004 there were estimated to be less than 50 speakers of the Banyjima language. Many more people have a partial or passive understanding of the language. Many more people identify as being from Banyjima heritage but speak other languages. Many Banyjima people live in the towns of Port Hedland, Tom Price, Roebourne and surrounding communities. Many people have intermarried with other language groups.
Banyjima is classified as being a Pama-Nyungan language of the south-west (Nyungic) group. It’s family is the Ngayarta group of languages which includes Ngarla, Nyamal, Ngarluma, Yindjibarndi, Kariyarra and several other languages.
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Additional Information
| Author | Wadugardanha; Gladys Tucker |
|---|---|
| Number of pages | 34 |
| Publisher | IBN Publishing |
| Year Published | 2017 |
| Binding Type | Softcover |
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| Book Condition | AS NEW COPY! |
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