IY2019: Focus on Jawoyn tourism leader

Jawoyn people are the traditional owners of the Nitmiluk National Park, otherwise known as Katherine Gorge, a major tourist destination and sacred Aboriginal site.

Hear more about Ray in this short video courtesy of Indigenous.gov.au.

For thousands of years the Jawoyn people have maintained their culture and traditions through stories passed down through the generations. However, Jawoyn is one of the many Indigenous languages that are endangered.

During International Year of Indigenous Languages we are highlighting the work underway to revive languages.

Find out more:

• Read more about the Jawoyn language
• See our 2019 International Year of Indigenous Languages page
• Share your story
• Read the Australian Government IY2019 Action Plan
• Find out what’s on in the IY2019 Calendar of Activities