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Marmanar

Language Reawakening Project

The Language of the 12 Tribes of Northwest Tasmania​​

Marmanar mar-ma-nar - My/Our Native Tongue/Language

The Marmanar Language Program is about reawakening the sleeping language of the 12 tribes of Northwest Tasmania. Guided by Elders and embraced by our Community, the program creates opportunities to learn, share and celebrate language together.

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Explore Marmanar

Below is an interactive dictionary of Marmanar. It's designed to help you learn, listen and reconnect with the language at your own pace. Use it to discover words, meanings and pronunciations and bring Marmanar into everyday conversation.
Hear Language. Speak Language. Live Language.

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Want to learn more?

If you have any questions, queries or would like to learn Marmanar with us, we'd love to hear from you. Please get in touch with our team - together we can keep language strong and alive.

Country

Click on the animals and landscapes to learn the names

On Country
Sun
Hawk Flying
Sky
Stars
Moon
Emu
Tasmanian Tiger
two swans
Kangaroo
Gum Tree
Possum
2 Swans
Sea/Ocean
Country
Snake
Rain
Duck
Beach
Duck
Duck
3 Ducks
Wallaby
1 Wallaby
Wombat

Culture

Click on the people and objects to learn the names

On Country Home
Gum Tree
Little Boy running and frightening
Hut or house
Aboriginal woman sitting down eating
Gum Tree
Shells in a basket
Waddy
Little Girl Laughing
Aboriginal man walking towards camp
Campfire
wooden spear leaning against hut
Country
Laughing
To Frighten
To Eat
To Come
Sky

Body

Click on the flashing to learn the names

Green Grass
Boy standing
Arm
Knee
Foot
Head
Hair
Boy's head poking tongue out
Ear
Eye
Nose
Tongue
Mouth
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Contact

Rochelle Godwin
Language Manager

Stephen Hafner

Language Coordinator

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10 King Street, Smithton Tasmania 7330         |        (03) 6452 1287        |       chac.reception@chac.com.au

Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation (CHAC) prioritises the safety of children and young people. We affirm our commitment to upholding their rights, fostering a culture of respect, and actively promoting safeguarding measures within our organisation. 

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We acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of Northwest Tasmania and pay respect to Elders past and present.

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