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Archie Roach song to be sung in endangered Pertame language at singer's state memorial

An iconic song that references children from the Stolen Generations returning to family and country is lifting hopes that an endangered First Nations language could be revived.

With only a handful of fluent Pertame speakers remaining, community leaders have turned to the power of song and the legacy of one of Australia's music legends to teach the language to 17 young Pertame girls.

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