Cirrus@Austlit

'David Unaipon was a great inventor, writer, speaker, and poet who grew up on a mission in South Australia. David worked continually to improve the conditions of his people and took great pride in his Ngarrindjeri heritage. His natural curiosity resulted in many inventions over this lifetime.'  (Publication summary)

'Just as there is variety in skills, experiences, traditions and beliefs amongst non-Aboriginal people in Australia, there is much diversity amongst Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their context, ambition and experience.' (Publication summary)

'The long tradition of oral history amongst Australia's Indigenous peoples shows tens of thousands of years of a culture built on the foundation of storytelling. In modern Australia, Indigenous stories can be told through dance, theatre, song, film, and television. This book looks at the history of Indigenous performing arts, as well as some of the noteworthy figures of these different artistic areas.' (Publication summary)

'These are stories of great Australians who contributed to not only Aboriginal causes but to Australia. Each of these stories is inspirational, interesting and provides an historical context to the colonisation, development and reconciliation of Indigenous Australians. Depending upon your classes stage of interest in Indigenous Studies will determine where you start in the reading and discussion of these individuals. This will form a rich resources for many lessons on Australian and Indigenous History. ' (Publication summary)

Aboriginal ANZACs is a brief overview of the contributions that the First Australians 'have made to Australia's Defence Forces. Starting in the Boer War (1899-1902) they have been involved in every major conflict Australia has faced! The actual numbers have been sadly missed as Aborigines in many cases, enlisted as Spanish, Indians, and other nationalities due to racial restrictions on their enlistment as First Australians. The likely number for World War One is 500 and for World War Two it was probably over 5000. This book cannot do justice to this long and proud record and is simply serving to focus a spotlight on the continuing involvement of Aborigines in Australia's Defence Forces.

'Aborigines were used in the Boer War as trackers and in later wars they ranged from horsemen to infantry personnel. In World War Two the range increased to commandos in coastwatch teams behind Japanese lines and many other roles. Vietnam and Middle East wars saw further involvement in all parts of the services. The current enlistment of Aboriginal defence service staff ranges across all defence sectors - army, navy and air force!

'These Aboriginal ANZACs were a proud and significant group who through tenacity, physical, and mental skills were able to play a significant contribution to Australia's war efforts. The stories are sad for some, proud for most and full of hope for a people to endure from racial and material adversity. Lest We Forget!' (Publication summary)