Magpie centre indigenous corporation

Magpie centre indigenous corporation magpie centre is a youth and community advocate service
also closing the gap in our youth detention

MAGPIE CENTRE INDIGENOUS CORPORATION CULTURAL PARTNERSHIP WITH PCYC IN SYDNEY NATION OF ORIGIN WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING F...
17/07/2026

MAGPIE CENTRE INDIGENOUS CORPORATION CULTURAL PARTNERSHIP WITH PCYC IN SYDNEY NATION OF ORIGIN WE ARE ALREADY PLANNING FOR NEXT YEAR

IM A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE RAP WHICH WE STARTING MANY YEARS AGO ANF IM STILL ACTIVE TODAY ON THE COMMITTEE
04/07/2026

IM A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE RAP WHICH WE STARTING MANY YEARS AGO ANF IM STILL ACTIVE TODAY ON THE COMMITTEE

20/06/2026

At 82 years old, Marie Wilcox faced a sad reality. She was the last fluent speaker of Wukchumni, a Native American language from California. After generations of decline, the language was on the verge of extinction. Marie knew that if she did nothing, the language could disappear forever.

Determined to save it, she took on an enormous challenge. Despite having no experience with computers, Marie taught herself how to use one. She spent countless hours sitting at a keyboard, carefully typing words, meanings, and translations from memory.

Day after day, she worked patiently and quietly. Her goal was simple but important: to preserve the language of her ancestors for future generations. The task took nearly seven years, but Marie never gave up.

Her dedication resulted in a remarkable 6,000-word Wukchumni dictionary. The dictionary became an important record of a language that had almost been lost forever. She also helped create audio recordings, allowing people to hear the correct pronunciation, rhythm, and sounds of Wukchumni.

Thanks to her efforts, future generations would have the opportunity to learn and study the language. What could have vanished forever was instead preserved through her hard work and determination.

Marie Wilcox passed away in 2021, but her legacy continues. Because of her commitment, Wukchumni was saved from complete extinction. Her story is a powerful reminder that one person can make a lasting difference. By teaching herself new skills and refusing to let her language disappear, Marie helped keep an important part of her culture alive for years to come.

02/06/2026

Prisons owe a duty of care to people locked inside – especially children.

Our kids are disproportionately harmed by government and police choices that lock up children. Over a 4-year period, every single 10-year-old child remanded in custody was Aboriginal.

Locking up kids has never worked anywhere. This report reinforces what we already know: youth prisons are unsafe and ineffective. It’s time for therapeutic pathways that direct children out of the system, and investment in communities so that fewer kids are forced into the system in the first place.

25/05/2026

THIS IS WHAT THE MAGPIE CENTRE INDIGENOUS CORPORATION CULTURAL DAY IS ALL ABOUT COMMUNITY

With AbSec – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
16/05/2026

With AbSec – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

and we’re here guys bbqs heating up jugs on crafts are out
16/05/2026

and we’re here guys bbqs heating up jugs on crafts are out

15/05/2026

CULTURE DAY TOMORROW AT ROUS ROAD 10 .00 OCLOCK ALL WELCOME
PLEASE SHARE THERE WILL BE A BBQ and a yarning circle know anyone that wants to do culture please bring along

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17 Carlton Avenue Goonellabah
Lismore, NSW
2480

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