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Until recently, Dharug was considered a sleeping language, but grassroots activists like Carina Norman and Jasmine Seymour have set about having the language taught in schools. 

Today, they share a Dharug word which means ‘to look’ and discuss the different ways you might use that word.

Today Corina Norman and Jasmine Seymour share a Dharug word that can be used to scold, or to show love.

Head to Dharug Country in the Sydney area to meet Carina Norman and Jasmine Seymour.

They share a Dharug greeting.

Word Up takes you back Ngemba Country in Far West NSW to meet Phil Sullivan who shares the word he uses to describe his home as well as some thoughts on recognising each other's humanity. 

Phil Sullivan is a Ngemba man from Bourke, and our language legend for this month. He explains the link between language and identity, and share a word he uses to address multiple people at once.

Phil Sullivan explains how he became an Aboriginal heritage officer for the National Parks and Wildlife Service, and shares a Ngemba word he uses to greet people.