ABSTRACT
Kaurna, the language of the Adelaide Plains, South Australia, is known only from mid-19th-century written records. Over the last few decades, Kaurna has undergone a remarkable renaissance. This chapter discusses that journey, from interpreting the source material to the emergence of children speaking Kaurna as semi-native speakers. Many lessons have been learnt along the way and approaches developed, such as the formulaic method. Kaurna has re-emerged as an auxiliary language, and whilst its use is primarily emblematic and primarily within the public domain, the re-establishment of intergenerational transmission now seems within reach.
