Nganga: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Word

Nganga is an authoritative and concise collection of words and phrases related to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and issues.

Nganga (ng gar na): To see and understand. Aunty, Uncle, sorry business, deadly, women’s business, marngrook, dreamtime, Elders, songlines. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander words have become part of our everyday vocabulary but we may not know their true meaning or where the words come from. In Nganga, Aunty Fay Muir and Sue Lawson have brought together these words, their meanings and their history. Engage with the rich and unique culture of Aboriginal Australians through this authoritative and concise collection.

“When I read through Nganga I feel proud. It explains Aboriginal language and culture in plain English. It will assist people from all walks of life and of all ages to understand the rich cultural history of the oldest continuous culture in the world.” Uncle Jim Berg, Gunditjmara Elder and original founder of the Koorie Heritage Trust
Strong curriculum links. Aunty Fay is an advisor for the national curriculum on language and culture.
Co-written by award-winning author Sue Lawson, this is an essential book for every school!