"It is estimated that a language is lost globally every two weeks. More than 90% of Marra's indigenous languages are critically endangered. Marra is one of those languages." So began My Grandmother's Lingo, a stunning interactive animation designed to teach visitors the Marra language while introducing the public to the Marra culture and the importance of language endangerment. This website was created by Australia's Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) and is narrated by Angelina Joshua, who works at the Ngukurr Language Center and whose late grandmother spoke Marra. Today, Joshua is dedicated to keeping the Marra language alive through teaching. On My Grandmother's Lingo, visitors can learn and practice speaking Marra words, accompanied by the illustrations of Jake Duczynski and the music of Kuran. As Joshua notes, today just three individuals speak Marra; through education, that could change. This powerful project has garnered quite a bit of recognition, including a Walkley Award for multimedia storytelling, an AWWWARDs Site of the Day distinction, and a Webby Award.
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