First Wednesday in September: Indigenous Literacy Day (Australia)

Indigenous Literacy Day is observed in Australia every first Wednesday of September. This annual campaign is organized by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF), a not-for-profit charity that aims to provide educational tools and resources to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander remote communities. The day celebrates the diverse linguistic and cultural heritage of Indigenous Australians, who speak approximately 250 Aboriginal languages and two Torres Strait Island languages. Activities include national events to promote indigenous literacy and the revitalization of Indigenous languages, with participation from schools, publishers, and organizations across Australia. The ILF, founded in 2011, supports literacy through programs like Book Supply, which provides culturally relevant books, and Community Publishing Projects, which help publish books in First Languages created by Indigenous communities.

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First Wednesday in September: Indigenous Literacy Day (Australia)


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