Cape York
Cape York Peninsula stretches from tropical rainforests to the remote tip of mainland Australia. One of the most linguistically diverse regions on earth, it is home to dozens of distinct language groups whose Country spans ancient rainforest, savanna woodland, and vast river systems.
First Nations Groups
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Ahg-wah-min
The Agwamin language was traditionally spoken in the Etheridge region, notably the localities of Einasliegh, Georgetown and Mt Surprise.
Ungk-ah-moo-thee
Iyurrah = hello (I am here) in Uradhi and Angkamuthi, a language of Cape York. The traditional language area of Angkamuthi includes landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire.
Ang-oo-thim-ree
Traditionally the Anguthimri speaking peoples which includes Tjungundji lived in the area from the mouth of Mission River north to Pennefather River and west to Duyfken Point.The language area of Anguthimri includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire Council.
Aw-ng-thim
The language area of Awngthim includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of Weipa Town Council and Cook Shire Council.
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Goo-goo Yim-ee-deer
Wanhtharra, 'hello' in Guugu Yimithirr, the language of the Hope Vale and the Cooktown Region. The Guugu Yimithirr language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Hope Vale Council and the Cooktown Shire Council, particularly the localities of Cape Bedford, Battle Camp and sections of the Normanby and Annan Rivers.
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Karn-joo
The Kaanju language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire Council.
Koon-jun
in Kunjen a language of Western Cape York. The Ku njen language region includes the lanscape within the local government boundaries of Kowanyama Commnity ocuncil and Cook Shire Council.
Koo-koo Yaw-oo
The traditional language area of Kuuku Ya'a includes landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire.
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Lah-ma Lahma
Hayi lun, good day in Lamalama a language of Eatern Cape York. The Lamalama language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire.
Loo-thig
Iyurrah = hello (I am here) in Uradhi and Luthigh, a language of Cape York. The traditional language area for Luthigh includes landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire.
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M'bye-wum
The Mbeiwum language area includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire Council.
M'pah-lit-jun
The Mpalitjanh language area includes landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire Council.
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Tep-pa-tig-ee
The Teppathiggi language areas includes landscape within the local government boundaries of Cook Shire Council.
Kook Tay-orr
The Thaayorre language region includes the landscape within Pormpuraaw Community Council and the Cook Shire Council.
Chun-gun-gee
Western Cape York: traditionally spoken in region of Batavia River, Cullen Point and Janie Creek; following removals later spoken in the Northern Peninsula Area: New Mapoon, Injinoo and Cowal Creek communities.
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Oom-pee-la
Gwabba paaja, 'good day' in Umpila a language of Cape York. The Umpila language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of Lockart River Community Council and Cook Shire Council.
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Mung-kan
Niiyalang, 'hello to a group' in Mungkan, also known as Wik Mungkan, the language of Aurukun region on Western Cape York. Wik Mungkan is an umbrella terms for several languages including Wik-ngathan.
N'dorn-do-rin
The Ndorndorin language area includes landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire Council.
Woo-tha-tee
The Wuthathi traditional language area includes landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire Council.
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Jah-ga-ra-ga
The language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Northern Peninsula Area Regional Council. Traditionally the language was spoken on Eastern Cape York particularly the localities of Albany Island and Mount Adolphus Island.
Year Year-ont
Kirr-ey (Hello) in Yir-Yiront, language of Western Cape York. The Yir Yiront language region includes landscape within the local government boundaries of the Kowanyama Community Council and Cook Shire Council.
You-pun-gath-ee
Koie, 'hey' in Yupangathi language of Western Cape York. The Yupanguthi language region includes the landscape within the local government boundaries of the Cook Shire Council.
First Nations Musicians
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander musicians connected to Cape York
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