Butibam Clan elders raise concerns about rapid loss of language

by Scott Waide30/12/201614

Clan elders in Butibam village in Lae have highlighted serious concerns about the rapid loss of culture and their language.

While small efforts are being made raise awareness, families are being encouraged to keep their ‘Kawac’ language alive.

In 2017, elementary school students will be taught lessons using the language.

EMTV News – 30th December, 2016

Scott Waide

is the Lae Bureau Chief and began his career with EMTV in 1997 as a News and Sports Reporter and Anchor and has been a media professional for over 19 years. Having previously worked as a Producer and Researcher for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's Port Moresby Bureau, he is a recipient of multiple awards including the Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union Prize in 2005 in Iran for best news feature, the Pacific Island News Association Award and the Divine Word University Media Freedom Award.