Bluey Dubbed in Indigenous Language for First Time

Producers of the children’s cartoon Bluey released five episodes dubbed in Yolngu Matha, an Indigenous language from north-east Arnhem Land in Australia’s Northern Territory. This marks the first time the award-winning series has been translated into an Australian Indigenous language.

The project aims to amplify First Nations voices and contribute to language preservation efforts. Yolngu Matha is a collection of dialects spoken by the Yolngu people, and its use in Bluey introduces the language to a wider audience.

The BBC’s Simon Atkinson spoke with the show’s producers about the initiative. They hope storytelling will play a role in keeping the language alive for future generations. The success of this initial release could lead to further translations and increased representation of Indigenous languages in media.