Cirrus@Austlit

'Nilaburnda Nabungkawa is an adaptation in the Anindilyakwa langugage from Groote Eylandt of the well-known classic fairytale 'The Frog Prince' first published by the Brothers Grimm in 1812. Anindilyakwa speaker/interpreter Sylvia Wurramarrba Tkac (co-author/illustrator) has joined forces with Binh Van Phan (co-author) and Katarznyna Kolodynska (illustrator) to produce a charming and highly polished bilingual version of this tale, retold in a tropical Groote Eylandt setting and with Anindilyakwa characters. This book represents the debut print title from Aringkawa, an independent initiative founded by Sylvia and Binh to meet a strong need for Anindilyakwa language learning resources. Includes a background to Anindilyakwa people and language, pronunciation guide and glossary. Look out for more print titles from this exciting initiative. Produced with grateful support from PowerWater and Wikitongues.' (Publication summary)

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'Bornorron Warrag is a Wardaman story as told by Sally Wiynmarr of how the catfish (warrag) got the mark on its head in an encounter with the brolga (bornorron). It is a story relating to a particular area of Wardaman country on the Flora River which is the country of Sally's father, the late Joe Jomornji. The Flora River (about 120km southwest of Katherine) is famous for its emerald-coloured waters which are fed by many springs which come up through limestone rock which is what gives the river its rich colour.'  (Publication summary)

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'Songlines, Stories from Yarrabah and beyond brings together lyrics, related commentary and images reflecting author Barry Cedric's work as a singer/songwriter and educator. Cedric, who hails from Yarrabah, in Goongandji country, Far North Queensland, takes us on a journey through songs from the 1980s to the present day. It's a journey rich with poetry, politics and poignant messages about life as an Indigenous person in Queesland and more broadly in Australia. The book is presented in four parts: The land and me are one, People of the future, Love letters, and Culture alive; and includes examples of Cedric's original artworks along with an archive of personal and historical photographs. It is a book, as Cedric explains, "to be shared and used as an educational, historical and teaching resource for schools, TAFE, universities, families and communities."'  (Publication summary)

'A debut anthology of poetry by prominent NT Indigenous elder Mooradoop Kathy Mills which spans the past four decades and chronicles a life championing the recognition of Indigenous Australian and human rights. Poems are grouped in five categories: Culture, Family/Personal, Women, Politics and Tributes and include aspects of Moodaroop's Kungarakan culture and language along with NT and local Darwin history.' (Publication summary)

'An introduction to Larrakia language, the language of the Gulumerrdjin (Larrakia) people of the Darwin and Cox Peninsula regions (NT), through a selection of animal-related words and original illustrations provided by Gulumerrdjin artist Jason Lee. Suitable for early learners and those interested in Larrakia language.'

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'Mudburra country is located in the middle of the Northern Territory. Our people live in Elliott and Marlinja. In this book we show you how we prepare some bush medicines such as bush vicks, and how we collect different tucker, such as hunting turkeys and collecting mussels. We also show you some of our country at Narrwan.'

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'Based on recent research from Edith Cowan University converging contemporary Western and Nyoongar Aboriginal knowledge perspectives, this publication reimagines the epic journeys of ancient Aboriginal people in the Western Australian region in view of the shifting climatic and geographic conditions over millennia and the quest for survival and prosperity; features Nyoongar and other Aboriginal language terms and concepts.'  (Publication summary)

'This songline celebrates the travels of Djarwarri, the Honey spirit and the spirit woman who is called Miwal by the Djinang Marrangu. Different Marrangu clans have different names for this spirit woman." page 22.'   (Publication summary)

'This book is an attempt to share some of the riches hat Sr Tess has acquired by living with Aboriginal people at Wadeye. In turn, Sr Tess hopes it will help others understand a little better the cultural context in which we are living among traditionally oriented people and also to come to respect their way of life.'  (Publication summary)

'We Always Stay contains the stories of seven remarkable teachers from remote communities in central Australia. All of these teachers speak, read and write in at least their own language as well as English. Many of them are multilingual in several Aboriginal languages. '  (Publication summary)

'This book tells a story about the life of Kune people who live near the community of Maningrida in north-central Arnhem Land, Australia. This is rich hunting country, abundant in plant and animal life, that shifts and changes through the yearly seasonal cycle.'  (Publication summary)

'An illustrated history of Nyoongar people and land from the Dreamtime to approximately 7,000 years ago. This work collates Nyoongar stories with geology and climate history.' (Publication summary)

'“Yawulyu have been passed down through many generations of Walpiri women. In this book, the juju-ngaliya ‘ritual experts’ from Yuendumu, present four yawulyu song series which follow the journeys of a number of ancestral beings across Walpiri country. … The book provides rhythms, sung words, translations and accompanying stories of 64 songs, alongside audio-links and photographs of the women in performance. The accompanying DVD contains footage of women from Yuendumu painting their bodies with red and white ochres and performing the four yawulyu song series and their associated dances. The juju-ngaliya of Yuendumu intend this book to be a new way to pass on these yawulyu to future generations of Walpiri women.”' (Publication summary)

'Jirigi Jinda Ardangarri, Burnarri Anja, Diigu Aagala – Birds: tells us the names of birds in Ngarinyin, Worrorra and Wunambal Gaambara languages. The bird’s moiety, and the spiritual and seasonal knowledge associated with some birds gives an insight into the cultural importance of some birds for Ngarinyin, Worrorra and Wunambal Gaambara people. The amazing photographs generously donated by many photographers assist in enhancing the knowledge share by Elders. Jirigi Jinda Ardangarri, Burnarri Anja, Diigu Aagala is the first book to include the three languages of people living at Mowanjum Community.' (Publication summary)

'Eastern Arrernte artist and writer Therese Ryder uses pictures and words to describe the birds that live on her country. She appreciates their beauty and their songs, and the roles that they play as messengers and as food. Therese writes and speaks her stories in the Arrernte language, alongside written English translations.' (Publication summary)

'Angenty is a sacred waterhole in Anmatyerr and Warlpiri country, to the north of Alice Springs in Central Australia. This book is about a family visit to this place. Men, women and children camped in the riverbed and the elders told stories about the ancestral spirits of this country. ' (Source: Publishers website)