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2 7 y separately published work icon Kangkushot : The Life of Nyamal Lawman Peter Coppin Jolly Read , Peter Coppin , Canberra : Aboriginal Studies Press for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies , 2014 Z1401804 1999 single work autobiography

'Kangkushot provides valuable insights into the rich and spiritual way Aboriginal people view their lives and land, and their place in it.'

'Born in Yarrie country in Western Australia’s Pilbara, he describes a life of danger, drama and hardship; his people forced to work on pastoral stations for meagre rations, their lives subject to the whims of white pastoralists, government agents and legislators. Coppin went on to be awarded a British Empire medal, was joint NAIDOC elder of the year – and won a police medal, as well as negotiating the first perpetual leases over Pilbara land and running a successful cattle station.' (Source: Publishers Website)

1 3 y separately published work icon Encounters with Indigeneity : Writing about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples Jeremy Beckett , Canberra : Aboriginal Studies Press for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies , 2014 9042672 2014 single work criticism

'For four decades Jeremy Beckett has shone a light on previously marginalised fields of life. While the many went in search of ‘traditional culture’, Beckett was fascinated to learn about people who often lacked wider recognition of their Aboriginality. In the process he changed our understandings and highlighted the issues those people confronted. He has enriched our appreciation of the diversity of Indigenous identities and experiences.'

'He was an expert witness leading up to the Mabo decision, and has brought Australian Indigenous studies into a world framework.' (Source: Publishers website)

1 y separately published work icon Woven Histories, Dancing Lives : Torres Strait Islander Identity, Culture and History Richard Davis (editor), Acton : Aboriginal Studies Press for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies , 2004 Z1590472 2004 anthology essay
1 y separately published work icon Geebungs and Snake Whistles : Koori People and Plants of Wreck Bay Geebungs to snake whistles : Koori people and plants of Wreck Bay Cath Renwick , Aboriginal Studies Press for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies , 2000 Z1591071 2000 selected work oral history Indigenous story 'This guide to plants of Wreck Bay on the NSW coast is based on the knowledge and stories of local kooris. For them the plants are important traditionally and in their everyday life. Wreck Bay community members reminisce about their lives and provide practical information about how local plants can be used for food, games, medicines and tools' Publishers note (Sighted 20/05/2009)
1 1 y separately published work icon Torres Strait Islander Women and the Pacific War Elizabeth Osborne (editor), Canberra : Aboriginal Studies Press for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies , 1997 Z1598255 1997 anthology oral history non-fiction

'Discusses Torres Strait Islander women's experiences during the Pacific War, 1942 to 1945. Includes a look at pre-war life in the Torres Strait living under the Torres Strait Islander Act of 1939. Women and children of the inner islands were evacuated to mainland Australia, residents of the out islands were not evacuated. Describes the bombing of Nurapai (Horn island), recruiting men for war service, account of recruiting men at gunpoint at Masig. Battle of the Coral Sea. Discusses living conditions during the war, receipt of child endowment in 1941 and withholding of moneys by the Department. Also discusses education of children during the war and health services. Proclamation of peace on 15 August 1945 and return of the men. Torres Strait Islands mentioned are Muralag, Waiben, Yeta , Keriri, Masig, Poid , Badu, Mer, Saibai Island, Boigu, Poruma , Dauan, Waraber Island, Mabuiag, Ugar, Nahgi.' (Source: AIATSIS website)

1 2 y separately published work icon Telling it Like It Is : A Guide to Making Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander History Penny Taylor , Canberra : Aboriginal Studies Press for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies , 1992 Z1578217 1992 single work
1 3 y separately published work icon Our Place Our Music, Aboriginal Music : Australian Popular Music in Perspective Marcus Breen (editor), Canberra : Aboriginal Studies Press for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies , 1989 Z1591299 1989 anthology lyric/song criticism

'Our Place Our Music surveys the latest developments in Aboriginal music across Australia and traces some of the historical influences which have shaped it. It shows how dynamic Aboriginal culture is, and how music maintains many of the essential values of Aboriginal life. This book is a landmark in its field. It is a must for specialists in ethnomusicology and essential reading for anybody with an interest in the rural and urban sounds of aboriginal Australia' Publishers note (21/05/2009)

1 3 y separately published work icon Flinders Ranges Dreaming Dorothy Tunbridge (editor), Annie Coulthard (editor), Canberra : Aboriginal Studies Press for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies , 1988 Z1594293 1988 anthology prose dreaming story Indigenous story

Flinders Ranges Dreaming is an extensive collection of the traditional stories of the Adnyamathanha people of the Northern Flinders Ranges and adjacent plains. It contains over fifty stories and as many photographs and maps. It was initiated by Adnyamathanha young people who feared that they were in danger of losing their stories forever.

1 1 y separately published work icon Wreck Bay : An Aboriginal Fishing Community Brian J Egloff , Canberra : Aboriginal Studies Press for the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies , 1981 Z1600001 1981 single work non-fiction prose
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