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Little Yarns

Little Yarns

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Australia is full of diverse Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Nations. From the Bunuba to the Wiradjuri, the island clans of Zenadth Kes to the palawa people, every mob has its own language and unique culture. Each episode of Little Yarns will visit a different Nation; to listen to the sounds of Country, share some language and... have a little yarn! Listen to the waves on saltwater Country and sing songs in Gumbaynggirr, play by the river on Yorta Yorta woka, and hear stories passed down through generations by a Yolngu Elder. There are hundreds of First languages to listen to and learn from! Little Yarns is a co-listening podcast series for pre-schoolers. Ideal for families listening together at home or as a listening resource in early learning centres. Little Yarns celebrates the diverse languages, stories and Countries of Indigenous Australia.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Little Yarns episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Little Yarns for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Little Yarns episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Little Yarns - Rain in Tiwi

Rain in Tiwi

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02/02/20 • 7 min

It’s wet season on the Tiwi Islands. Listen to the frogs sing! Malcolm teaches us about Tiwi weather knowledge and pakitiringa (rain).

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Little Yarns - Kids in Yugambeh

Kids in Yugambeh

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03/29/20 • 8 min

Let's lay by the river on Yugambeh Country and gaze at the green mountains, as Hunter talks about keeping your connection to Country close, even if you live away from your mob.

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Little Yarns - Beach in Tiwi

Beach in Tiwi

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03/22/20 • 7 min

We join Malcolm at his favourite tingata (beach) and learn about taking care of each other on Tiwi Country.

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Little Yarns - Crocodile and Cassowary in Kalaw Kawaw Ya
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03/15/20 • 7 min

We're going back to Saibai in the Torres Strait to learn about Aaron's clans, the Koedal and the Samu.

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Little Yarns - Rainbow and Rainbow Serpent in Tiwi
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03/01/20 • 7 min

We're heading back to the Top End to visit the Tiwi Islands, where Malcolm talks about his connection to Country and teaches us about his family totem ampiji (the Rainbow Serpent).

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Little Yarns - Heart in Kalaw Kawaw Ya
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02/23/20 • 7 min

We return to the island of Sabai, in the Torres Strait, where Aaron shares the Kalaw Kawaw Ya word for heart.

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Little Yarns - Honey possum in Noongar
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02/09/20 • 8 min

We’re back in the Noongar Nation to learn about a very small but important animal. Keep your eyes peeled for ngoolboongoor (honey possum) in the banksia!

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Little Yarns - Strength in Kalaw Kawaw Ya
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01/26/20 • 7 min

We visit the mangrove swamps of Saibai in the Torres Strait, where Aaron shows us there are many ways to be strong in Kalaw Kawaw Ya.

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Little Yarns - Moon in Yugambeh

Moon in Yugambeh

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01/19/20 • 7 min

The gibam (moon) is very important. She controls the tides and lights up the night sky. Grab your torch and let’s visit Yugambeh Country at night.

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Little Yarns - Crow in Wiradjuri

Crow in Wiradjuri

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09/03/23 • 9 min

We're meeting our friend Nathan by the river. He's going to introduce us to his Country and a special piece of it that always makes him feel at home - the crow!

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FAQ

How many episodes does Little Yarns have?

Little Yarns currently has 59 episodes available.

What topics does Little Yarns cover?

The podcast is about Kids & Family and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Little Yarns?

The episode title 'Beach in Tiwi' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Little Yarns?

The average episode length on Little Yarns is 8 minutes.

How often are episodes of Little Yarns released?

Episodes of Little Yarns are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Little Yarns?

The first episode of Little Yarns was released on Jun 16, 2019.

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