Hello all! Looking for some advice on how to go about adding some local indigenous names for the flora and fauna in my area. In Australia prior to it’s colonisation/invasion, there were more than 500 countries of Indigenous peoples which spoke their own languages. Many of these languages are lost …

You should be able to add new lexicon on the new taxon name page. [image]

I really like this!!! This could be super valuable! I hope that this catches on–I have had the same thoughts about doing this (provided that I have a reputable source from the culture/people itself like you have.) I know that certain indigenous languages have ISO codes and seen that being used for …

[image] cthawley: I don’t know for sure, but this might just be something that takes a little bit of time to update on the indexing. It might be worth waiting a day or something and seeing if it becomes an option? This takes some time, see the forum

Have you asked the Gumbaynggirr elders (plural) if they need and want and consent to this please?

Good question and yes I have. The information has come largely from the Gumbaynggirr dictionary so it is already publicly accessible, but I have also sought personal permission for both its use online and in public settings locally. Both of these are being actively encouraged by local elders.

You were right! Took some time but is now available! Thankyou :))

Confirmed! It’s now in the dropdown, thankyou :)

Good news. Next: Do you actively offer support to Gumbaynggirr elders and all Gumbaynggirr people to build their own capacity (eg. access to funds, paid work, all of life’s basic needs, cameras and smart phones inclusive of quality cameras and GPSs, laptops’ and desktops’ computers, fast broadband…

Thanks for the links, I’ll have a closer look when I get a chance. Do you actively offer support to Gumbaynggirr elders and all Gumbaynggirr people to build their own capacity In my own way on a personal level when opportunity arises, yes. On a large scale, no. Since moving and working away from…

Yeah sounds good (on face value), yet every major action with culture not of ours we need to ask and specifically check with many elders at least, and usually also with the sharpest and brightest people in the same generation as ourselves, and by my example as a 53 year old, also with the younger …

Yes that sounds fair to me and I understand that an action taken in a seemingly respectful way is not always respectful, or not always agreed to be by all, cross cultures. So communication is key and I’ve tried to do that the best I can. I do appreciate the input though, as for me respect is most i…

Adding local indigenous language names to flora and fauna

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