Tjalaminu Mia Tjalaminu Mia i(A105683 works by) (birth name: Deborah Anne Dixon) (a.k.a. Deborah Anne Eldridge)
Born: Established: ca. 1952 Subiaco, Inner Perth, Perth, Western Australia, ;
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Noongar / Nyoongar / Nyoongah / Nyungar / Nyungah / Noonygar
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1 y separately published work icon Bush and Beyond : Stories from Country Tjalaminu Mia , Jessica Lister , Cheryl Kickett , Jaylon Tucker , Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2018 12850718 2018 selected work short story

'Grandparents are special, and the time you spend with them is special, too. This collection draws together four tales for younger readers from the Waarda series of Indigenous stories, first edited by acclaimed author Sally Morgan. These charming tales share some exciting, happy and even scary times exploring country in bush and beyond.' (Publication summary)
1 Desperately Seeking Emily Tjalaminu Mia , 2017 single work biography
— Appears in: Us Women, Our Ways, Our World 2017;
1 1 y separately published work icon Yippee! Summer Holidays Tjalaminu Mia , Jessica Lister , Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2012 Z1857823 2012 single work children's fiction children's

'Debbie and Billy just love the summer holidays, especially when their grandfather comes to stay. They have lots of fun racing tyres and telling stories together. But best of all Debbie likes the special times she has with Dada Kean and the wonderful places he shows her.' (Trove)
1 Sacred Sisters i "ourselves, myself is the past", Tjalaminu Mia , 2009 single work poetry
— Appears in: Westerly , November vol. 54 no. 2 2009; (p. 28)
1 Another Day i "Another day", Tjalaminu Mia , 2009 single work poetry
— Appears in: Westerly , November vol. 54 no. 2 2009; (p. 27)
1 5 y separately published work icon Bush Secrets Tjalaminu Mia , Jessica Lister , North Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2009 Z1605441 2009 single work children's fiction children's 'Debbie has two special secrets, and she definitely doesn't want to share them with her brother Billy. When her grandfather comes to visit though, Sally knows she can trust him with her treasures. And Grandpa has another secret, just for her. It's his special place and Sally is charged with taking care of it, too.' (Source: Fremantle Press website)
1 Kepwaamwinberkup (Nightwell) Tjalaminu Mia , 2008 single work life story
— Appears in: Heartsick for Country : Stories of Love, Spirit and Creation 2008; (p. 184-200)
2 10 y separately published work icon Heartsick for Country : Stories of Love, Spirit and Creation Sally Morgan (editor), Tjalaminu Mia (editor), Blaze Kwaymullina (editor), Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2008 Z1497076 2008 anthology life story 'The stories in this anthology speak of the love between Aboriginal peoples and their countries. They are personal accounts that share knowledge, insight and emotion, each speaking of a deep connection to country and of feeling heartsick because of the harm that is being inflicted on country even today, through the logging of old growth forests, converting millions of acres of land to salt fields, destruction of ancient rock art and significant Aboriginal sacred sites, and a record of species extinction that is the worst in the world.' (Source: Fremantle Press website)
1 Boorn - Taproot Tjalaminu Mia , 2007 single work life story
— Appears in: Speaking from the Heart : Stories of Life, Family and Country 2007; (p. 207-222) Remembered by Heart 2014; (p. 145-156)
1 4 y separately published work icon Speaking from the Heart : Stories of Life, Family and Country Sally Morgan (editor), Tjalaminu Mia (editor), Blaze Kwaymullina (editor), North Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2007 Z1386813 2007 anthology life story poetry (taught in 1 units) 'Eighteen Aboriginal Australians from across the country each share a powerful story which is central to their own lives, and to their family, community or country. Speaking from the Heart provides readers with a very personal picture of the history, culture and contemporary experience of Aboriginal Australia.' (Source: Publisher's blurb)
1 Life in Sister Kate's Home Tjalaminu Mia , 2001 single work non-fiction life story
— Appears in: Studies in Western Australian History , no. 22 2001; (p. 126-134)
1 Introduction Sally Morgan , Tjalaminu Mia , 2000 single work criticism
— Appears in: Ngulak Ngarnk Nidja Boodja : Our Mother, This Land 2000; (p. ii-111) Noongar Elders and spokespersons participated in this project to share their personal experiences and cultural knowledge with a wider audience.
1 y separately published work icon Ngulak Ngarnk Nidja Boodja : Our Mother, This Land Tjalaminu Mia , Crawley : School of Indigenous Studies, University of Western Australia , 2000 Z1445833 2000 anthology life story poetry The Ngulak Ngarnk Nidja Boodja - Our Mother, This Land publication forms part of the Cartagin Gaji Yacker Danjoo : Learning and Working Together project. This project arose from a need in Noongar communities in the Wheatbelt and Great Southern regions of Western Australia to bring together youth and Elders to share history, culture and life experiences. This project has involved a broad range of arts and cultural activities including dance, story telling, oral history recordings and visits to Aboriginal sites in both regions.
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