Gakal: First languages skills register

Kapi tjukurla by Nora Nyutjanka Davidson

"Gakal" is pronounced "ga" like gut and "kal" like cull. This word is from the Yolŋu Matha languages of North East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, and has lots of different meanings. It was chosen for this website because it can mean skill or knowledge - related to language, work, hunting, law, etc. It can be used to describe one person, or an organisation or group or clan. The word is used as a person's experience and leadership grows. This word was provided by Yolŋu staff at ARDS Aboriginal Corporation.

Artwork by Bettina Danganbarr