Doreen Kartinyeri : my Ngarrindjeri calling / Doreen Kartinyeri and Sue Anderson
- Bib ID:
- 4298817
- Format:
- Book
- Author:
- Kartinyeri, Doreen, 1935-2007
- Description:
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- Canberra : Aboriginal Studies Press, 2008
- xiii, 232 p., [8] p. of plates : ill., map, ports. ; 23 cm.
- ISBN:
- 9780855756598
- Summary:
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'Lies, Lies, Lies' shouted the newspaper headlines following the Royal Commission decision into building the Hindmarsh Island Bridge. Doreen Kartinyeri, key Ngarrindjeri spokeswoman, was devastated. How could whitefella law fail to protect Aboriginal womens sites? Against a backdrop of abuse, threats and ill-health, Doreen fought back.
- Notes:
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- "Doreen was a female warrior, dedicated to upholding and protecting Ngarrindjeri law. Here she reveals a deep-set desire for social justice, fuelled by passionate love and anger. Her wit and humour abound; her integrity and sense of justice inspire"--
- Includes index.
- Bibliography: p. 208-211.
- Subject:
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- Kartinyeri, Doreen, 1935-2007
- Women, Aboriginal Australian -- Biography
- Stolen generations (Australia)
- Ngarrindjeri (Australian people) -- Legal status, laws, etc
- Sacred sites (Aboriginal Australian) -- South Australia -- Hindmarsh Island
- History - Genealogy and family history
- Race relations - Attitudes
- Ngarrindjeri / Narrinjeri language (S69) (SA SI54-13)
- Child welfare - Child / parent separation - Stolen generations
- Sites - Sacred sites
- History - Biographies - Indigenous - Autobiographies
- Family
- Hindmarsh Island (S.A.)
- Kumarangk / Hindmarsh Island (SE SA SI54-13)
- Bookayana / Point Pearce (SE SA SI53-12)
- Raukkan / Point McLeay (SE SA SI54-13)
- Other authors/contributors:
- Anderson, Sue
- Terms of Use:
- Doreen Kartinyeri and Sue Anderson 2008
- Available From:
- Aboriginal Studies Press, GPO Box 553, Canberra ACT 2601
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2058 [Created/Published Date + 50 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 2008
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