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Wayne Bergmann Wayne Bergmann i(A118707 works by)
Gender: Male
Heritage: Aboriginal
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1 y separately published work icon Some People Want to Shoot Me : A Memoir of Living in Two Cultures Wayne Bergmann , Madelaine Dickie , Fremantle : Fremantle Press , 2024 27249922 2024 single work autobiography

'Discover the remarkable story of Wayne Bergmann, a Nyikina man and Kimberley leader who has dedicated his life to his community, in this moving memoir of living between two cultures.

'As a Nyikina man who straddles both traditional and modern cultures, Wayne Bergmann has faced criticism and condemnation but remains unwavering in his commitment to his community and their needs. As the former head of the Kimberley Land Council, Bergmann played a crucial role in shaping the future of the region. He has worked tirelessly to promote independent Aboriginal economic development, and reclaim what has been lost due to racism and discrimination. This is the chance to hear the story of a prominent Aboriginal leader who has often paid a high price for sticking up for his people.'  (Publication summary)
1 Wayne Bergmann on Freedom Wayne Bergmann , 2008 single work essay
— Appears in: The Weekend Australian Magazine , 4-5 October 2008; (p. 35)
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