Our Work

Our key focus here at the Mirima Dawang Woorlab-gerring is the preservation and revitalisation of Miriwoong Language and Culture in order to protect the language from extinction, and to nurture its use amongst the next generation of Miriwoong people.

The MDWg seeks to fulfil this mission by documenting, revitalising and maintaining Miriwoong Language and Culture. We use innovative programs to enable, encourage provide a space in which for Miriwoong people to engage with their Language and share it with the community.

These programs and initiatives include:

• The Miriwoong Language Nest
• Miriwoong Resources and Publications
• Miriwoong Knowledge Cycle
• Cultural Awareness Training
• Cultural Activities and Performances
• Miriwoong Language Classes for the Community
• Language Documentation and Archiving
• Language Consultancy
• Fieldtrips
• Interpretive Signage
• Miriwoong Mobile App

Awards and Recognition

Our work and achievements through these programs are recognised locally and nationally:

• Finalist and Winner – 2019 Curtin University School of Education, Teaching Excellence Award, Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards
• Finalist- 2018 Curtin University Teaching Excellence Award, Western Australian Regional Achievement and Community Awards
• Finalist- 2018 Outstanding Contribution to Improving Outcomes for Aboriginal People, Community Sector Excellence Awards
• Winner- 2017 Outstanding Organisation/Program Contributing to Community Life, East Kimberley Aboriginal Achievement Awards
• National winner – 2015 HESTA Community Sector Organisation of the Year
• Finalist– 2015 East Kimberley Aboriginal Achievement Awards
• Finalist– 2014 WA Regional Achievement and Community Awards

MDWg Supporters and Partners

We acknowledge the generous support of the following funding agencies through which our work is made possible:

We also wish to thank our individual Sponsors and partners. Your charitable donations enable us to expand our efforts to save the Miriwoong language.

If you’d like to be part of our work, read more about how you can Help Save Miriwoong, or make a donation.