Collection: Adult Non Fiction - Indigenous

"The Australian Indigenous Who’s Who is the only authoritative publication of its kind in Australia, offering access to icons from all walks of life! This familiar volume is recognized as the standard reference source of contemporary Indigenous Australians biographies, profiling individuals in su...

Abstract: Gordon Matthews was adopted at birth, but never felt he belonged in his leafy Melbourne suburb because of his colour. He came to believe he was of Aboriginal descent and embraced his new identity, becoming a proud spokesman for his race. However, his search for his natural parents would...

Would Blaxland, Wentworth and Lawson have ever crossed the Blue Mountains without the help of the local Aboriginal people? The invaluable role of local guides in this event is rarely recognised. As silent partners, Aboriginal Australians gave Europeans their first views of iconic animals, such as...

An introduction to Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait languages that explains their distinctive features accessibly for readers who have no previous experience with learning another language, and shows how language reflects traditional culture.'A must read for all who would like to understan...