Worlds Village

P’urhepecha language lesson 04 for English speakers Begginner level P’urhepecha is an indigenous language from Michoacan State, Mexico. Large communitys of P’urhepecha Native American people in the US from different parts of Michoacan state. Uiriati Carlos Mota from Tzintzuntzan narrating these videos.

The story of Akina Shirt, the young aboriginal girl who made history when she sang the national anthem in Cree for the Calgary Flames. By Connie Walker & Peter Wall to comment on this video go to: www.cbc.ca thanks!

I’m promoting Australian Indigenous artists and their artworks from the central desert in Australia so that these artists gain popularity and sell their artworks in other parts of the world. I also want people in other countries to have access an enjoy these wonderful and beautiful artworks in their own homes. Artists in this film: Elizabeth Katakarinja (Walpiri), Mary Nabraula (Willowra, near the Tanami Desert) and Allan James (North West Arnhem Land). Don’ t hesitate to visit my website www.aidah.com.au displaying a large selection of beautiful artworks and artists stories.

“On July 14, 2009, we, Elders from the Ampilatwatja community, walked out of our houses and set up camp in the bush. We are fed up with the federal government’s Northern Territory Intervention, controls and measures, visions and goals forced onto us from outside. We felt we were outcasts and isolated from all decision making -there has been no meaningful consultation… We therefore have no intention of going back there. We intend to stay here until our demands are met. I would like to send a personal invitation to all our brothers and sisters, who are leaders and workers in their Aboriginal organisations to come together as one people. I would like to share with you the visions of our leaders and Elders and the path we have chosen to honour the lines of our country, mother Earth, our dreaming and spirituality. Brothers and sisters, we are one and we are part of you. We are all connected through mother Earth. This is the true line we must follow to unite and to bring all our white brothers and sisters on this journey with us. We have many struggles and journeys ahead. The time is now. It is vital that we come together to listen to each other and share our thoughts and ideas on the way forward. What will be the future for our aboriginal people across this country? I look forward to meeting many of you on the tour and hope to create lasting friendships and connections so that we can work towards creating a better future for our younger generations.” Richard Downs, Alyawarra …

Night time performance of the dance group from Aurukun, an Aboriginal community in western Cape York peninsula performs at the Laura Aboriginal Dance Festival, Cape York, in Far North Queensland, Australia (www.laurafestival.tv).