Subject: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collection (Keywords)

A book to provide an overview of the land on which Ninghan Pastoral Station (Ninghan) stands and the people who have created Ninghan. [from Introduction]

This ancient Noongar Dreamtime story is told in the words of Elder Cliff Humphries, one of the last fluent Noongar speakers in the world. It formed part of his body of work presented in Bennell v. State of Western Australia securing native title for the Noongar nation in 2006. This story was a fa...

Dingoes, bats, red-eyed green tree frogs ...an ABC of amazing Australian creatures. At last ...a unique Australian ABC book. Featuring the artwork of celebrated Queensland artist Warren Brim, ABC Dreaming introduces young children to their alphabet and the beauty of Indigenous art in a bright and...

The true story of the first Aboriginal filmmaker William "Bill" Onus, a truly heroic cultural and political figure who revived his people's culture in the 1940s and ignited a civil rights movement that would, against enormous odds, change the course of history. Told by his grandson Tiriki through...

The NGA holds the largest collection of Australian Indigenous art in the world. Written by Indigenous authors, curators and other experts in the field, this book features 183 works of art which highlight the diversity, richness and excellence of the Gallery's collection including rare 19th centur...

Created in response to the inadequate representation of Aboriginal and Torres St. Islander studies by Library of Congress subject headings ; brings together commonly used words ; it explains words that are in use by many Aborigines and a few language words that are used in particular areas of Aus...

Surveys the great variety of Australian Aboriginal art thematically and contextually, showing the interrelationship between body painting, dance, the decoration of weapons and utensils and painting on bark, board and canvas.

This concise survey showcases the work of Australia's indigenous artists from all parts of the continent. From Arnhem Land and the desert, the Kimberley and northern Queensland, to modern towns and cities, Aboriginal artists have built on traditions that stretch back at least 50,000 years, workin...

Aborignal art and the Dreaming will assist art, craft and design teachers and teachers of Aboriginal studies in secondary schools to teach students about the diversity of both traditional and contemporary Aboriginal visual arts.

An introduction to the vast world of traditional Aboriginal art: rock engravings, cave and bark paintings, docorative and symbolic designs both sacred and secular.

Explores how Aboriginal arts can be presented to both indigenous and non-indigenous students, in a culturally sensitive manner and how these art forms can be used within a curriculum framework. Looks at schools teaching the implementation of Aboriginal arts and visits to galleries.

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal relations, multiculturalism, government and war are some of the most important themes to have shaped Australia. But the human face of history can only be discovered by looking at the lives of the people who took part. The question Ẁho did what when?' is answered in ...

Double page spreads; covers topics including heritage and culture, land and aboriginal rights, and aboriginal languages. Fact boxes, websites. 9 yrs+.

This is a significant resource, detailing most aspects of traditional Aboriginal culture. It is an easy to read well illustrated book.

'In this book Richard Broome has managed an enviable achievement. The vast sweeping story of Aboriginal Australia from 1788 is told in his typical lucid and imaginative style.

"The vast sweeping story of Aboriginal Australia from 1788 is told in Richard Broome's typical lucid and imaginative style. This is an important work of great scholarship, passion and imagination.' --Professor Lynette Russell, Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies, Monash University. In the cr...

A comprehensive look at the social and cultural history of Aborigines from the origins to the present.

Argues for radical change in the system of resolving land disputes involving Aboriginal Australians.

"Aboriginal dreamtime meditation allows you to connect with the ancient stories of the Australian aboriginal dreamtime. Thie is a selection of four 10 minute meditations to allow you to experience a sense of oneness with the ancestors, and guide you to find the peace from a sacred space within"--...

AU Author. Whilst there are popular ideas about which champion Aboriginal environmental knowledge, many of these are based more on romantic notions than on any detailed understanding of what might be the content of this knowledge. This book is based on a grounded and broad assessment of less well...

This captivating book tells the story of the roads and trails of Western Australia in both historical and geographic context of the First People and Custodians of the Land.