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    The young boys cheering on their brothers during the footie match. Education is present, but the youth still struggles to preserve their culture, as many of them speak only english and a creole version of the dialect used in all of the Arnhem region. Views[741] Dampar bread making, with the ladies whom also work on preserving the Anindilyakwa language for the children at the literacy complex. They burry the rolled bread in the fire, and drizzle it with a honey like sugar when served. Views[355] The footie match was a win win for the locals, As the land council outruled a plan to start offshore drilling on Groote. Views[378] Gemco the main maganese mining company here on the island employs locals as well as outsourcing workers who live on 80 man camps nearby. Views[1024] The Anindilyakwa people of Groote Eylandts cultural event. One people one voice: footie, bush takka, dampar making, music, and face painting for the children. A somber face maybe in reflection of how their home has changed so rapidly. In the light of two very different worlds trying to cohabit Groote peacefully, the strain is present. Views[876]
     

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