Author Identifier

Clint Bracknell
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9808-1624

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Title

Journal of Australian Studies

Publisher

Taylor and Francis

School

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) / Kurongkurl Katitjin

RAS ID

31774

Funders

Edith Cowan University - Open Access Support Scheme 2020

Grant Number

ARC Number : IN170100022

Comments

Bracknell, C. (2020). Rebuilding as Research: Noongar Song, Language and Ways of Knowing. Journal of Australian Studies, 44(2) 210-223.

https://doi.org/10.1080/14443058.2020.1746380

Abstract

In Australia, language and song are integral to maintaining Aboriginal knowledge systems. British colonisation and ensuing Australian government policies of assimilation have adversely impacted these knowledge systems, at least partially by functioning to dramatically diminish the vitality of many Aboriginal languages and song traditions. As a Noongar researcher motivated by community-oriented goals, I employ a multidisciplinary approach to enhance the revitalisation of the endangered Noongar language and its song traditions in the south coast region of Western Australia. This work draws on established methods from ethnomusicology and linguistics, engaging with community knowledge-holders and archival records to rebuild repertoire while increasing opportunities to gather together, sing and speak. While the processes developed to aid this endeavour may function as useful models for others involved in similar projects across the world, its aims are primarily oriented towards empowering the local community. Given the continued development of approaches to Indigenous research, this article will discuss the potential for language revitalisation, song and performance to expand available ways of knowing.

DOI

10.1080/14443058.2020.1746380

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Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.

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