A junior soccer team from the Bundaberg region in south-east Queensland embraces First Nations names as a way of acknowledging the local Indigenous culture.
abc.net.au/news/bargara-football-club-first-nations-name-meebarr/101370608A junior soccer team from the Bundaberg region is embracing First Nations names to acknowledge and connect with local Indigenous culture.Traditional Owners say this will help the kids learn about culture from a young ageOn a sporting oval surrounded by palm trees and overlooking the blue ocean, a group of under 5s burn off their post-school energy by kicking soccer balls.
"At first it was a mouthful for under 5s, but they have really embraced them, so we are proud of them — it's had a huge impact."The club committee decided introducing First Nations names to its entry level teams was a positive way to educate children as they progressed through the years. "It's about not taking this journey too fast, take it slow, learning as parents, learning as a community with our traditional owners."
Many First Nation languages almost became extinct due to restrictions on being spoken and Mr Bunda-Broome said it had taken hard work to prevent them from being lost.He was also excited to share stories of Mon Repos beach with a new generation learning the vital role it played with First Nations people.
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