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Writers on Country
BlackWords : Writers on Country
2015
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 3) The BlackWords Essays 2019;In this essay Heiss not only illustrates the breakdown of stereotypes of what Indigenous relationship with land is, but she showcases the wealth of literature being penned nationally by writers who express the diversity of their experiences of 'country'. Whether it be their traditional lands, places they have chosen to relocate to; those that they or their families were removed to; places that people call home and/or connect to; and those who embrace a physical landscape. An historical, social and political space that renders them specifically and culturally significant to individuals, families and community.
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The Trial of Andrew Bolt : II : Real Aborigines Verses Phoneys
2010
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Quadrant , December vol. 54 no. 12 2010; (p. 20-25) 'The decision by a group of Aboriginal political activists to sue Andrew Bolt in the Federal Court for racial vilification is a surprising one that may backfire in ways they hadn’t expected. The case itself cannot avoid examining closely what constitutes Aboriginal identity. The minute that question is opened for serious discussion there are awkward political issues that follow. In fact, with a constitutional amendment currently being flagged by the Gillard government, this case may provide an opportunity to bring the vexed question of Aboriginal identity out into the open. Moreover, depending on the outcome of the case, it could provide a green light for the emergence of many more claimants who other Aborigines regard as completely phoney.' (p. 20) -
Filling a Void in History
2002
single work
review
— Appears in: Southerly , vol. 62 no. 2 2002; (p. 179-181)
— Review of My Past, Their Future : Stories from Cape Barren Island 2001 single work autobiography
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Filling a Void in History
2002
single work
review
— Appears in: Southerly , vol. 62 no. 2 2002; (p. 179-181)
— Review of My Past, Their Future : Stories from Cape Barren Island 2001 single work autobiography -
The Trial of Andrew Bolt : II : Real Aborigines Verses Phoneys
2010
single work
criticism
— Appears in: Quadrant , December vol. 54 no. 12 2010; (p. 20-25) 'The decision by a group of Aboriginal political activists to sue Andrew Bolt in the Federal Court for racial vilification is a surprising one that may backfire in ways they hadn’t expected. The case itself cannot avoid examining closely what constitutes Aboriginal identity. The minute that question is opened for serious discussion there are awkward political issues that follow. In fact, with a constitutional amendment currently being flagged by the Gillard government, this case may provide an opportunity to bring the vexed question of Aboriginal identity out into the open. Moreover, depending on the outcome of the case, it could provide a green light for the emergence of many more claimants who other Aborigines regard as completely phoney.' (p. 20) -
Writers on Country
BlackWords : Writers on Country
2015
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 3) The BlackWords Essays 2019;In this essay Heiss not only illustrates the breakdown of stereotypes of what Indigenous relationship with land is, but she showcases the wealth of literature being penned nationally by writers who express the diversity of their experiences of 'country'. Whether it be their traditional lands, places they have chosen to relocate to; those that they or their families were removed to; places that people call home and/or connect to; and those who embrace a physical landscape. An historical, social and political space that renders them specifically and culturally significant to individuals, families and community.
- Cape Barren Island, Bass Strait Islands, Tasmania,