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The individual stories are of an oral history that portrays the survival and struggle of Aboriginal people in the Pilbara. It covers the period of the 1920's to the present day, revealing a seamless continuity of the lives of Aboriginal people before the invaders and the after affects of colonisation. The storyteller's portray the 'unrelenting struggle against domination by mainstream society' and their survival. The Karijini people bring to light the pressing issues of the 1990's including their 'contribution to a reconciliation process'.
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The anthology Karijini Mirlimirli is a collection of Aboriginal voices expressing the author's ties to their traditional lands in Karijini National Park in the Hamersley Ranges. Each story is testament to the authors' journey throughout the Pilbara region and the neighbouring lands they have travelled. Their voices demonstrate the determination of three tribal groups and one united organisation, the Karijini Aboriginal Corporation in their pursuit to claim rightful ownerhip of their traditional lands. Each account is a historical record of their struggle to provide a better future for themselves and their children.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
South Fremantle,
Fremantle area,
South West Perth,
Perth,
Western Australia,:Fremantle Press
, 1997 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Dulcie Condon, single work oral history (p. 21-23)
- Mirru George, single work oral history (p. 24-25)
- Listen Listen James, single work oral history (p. 26)
- Chubby Jones, single work oral history (p. 27-29)
- Nellie Jones, single work oral history (p. 30-31)
- Judy July, single work oral history (p. 32-34)
- Daji Limerick, single work oral history (p. 35-36)
- Henry Long, single work oral history (p. 37-40)
- Jukari Parker, single work oral history (p. 41-45)
- Wobby Parker, single work oral history (p. 46-51)
- Mabel Tommy, single work oral history (p. 52-61)
- Queenie Yuline, single work oral history (p. 62-63)
- Joyce Injie, single work oral history (p. 65-73)
- Peter Stevens, single work oral history (p. 74-83)
- Alice Smith [Auntie Alice], single work oral history (p. 84-89)
- Gregory Tucker, single work oral history (p. 90-94)
- Lola Young, single work oral history (p. 95-101)
- Bonny Tucker, single work oral history (p. 102-107)
- Guy Parker, single work oral history (p. 108-112)
- Trevor Parker, single work oral history (p. 113-116)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Last amended 13 Jan 2021 15:52:00
Common subjects:
- Aboriginal kinship
- Pilbara area
- Aboriginal culture
- Sheep & cattle stations
- Aboriginal law
- Aboriginal relationship with the land
- Aboriginal education
- Aboriginal religion & stories
- Aboriginal ceremonies
- Stolen Generations (Australia)
- Bush food
- Aboriginal peoples
- Aboriginal women
- Employment
- Domestic violence
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