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Jandamarra's War ( dir. Mitch Torres ) Australia : Electric Pictures Wawili Pitjas , 2011 Z1778825 2011 single work film/TV
'Jandamarra's War is the story of an Australian Aboriginal man who should be as famous as Ned Kelly. In 1894, Jandamarra led a rebellion against invading pastoralists in defence of his people's ancient land and culture. Until his death in brutal retribution, this formidable Bunuba warrior waged a 3-year guerrilla war, earning him both the admiration of his people and international notoriety.'
Source: ABC Television (http://www.abc.net.au/tv/guide/abc1/201105/programs/DO0968W001D2011-05-12T203330.htm). (Sighted: 16/12/12013)
Reading Australia
This work has Reading Australia teaching resources.
Unit Suitable For AC: Year 9 (NSW Stage 5)
Duration Five to six weeks
Themes
Aboriginal history and culture, Books by Indigenous creators, colonisation, community, courage, diversity, identity, Indigenous, Indigenous culture, kinship, leadership, perseverance, relationships, resistance, sacrifice
General Capabilities
Critical and creative thinking, Ethical understanding, Intercultural understanding, Literacy, Personal and social
Cross-curriculum Priorities
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories and cultures, Sustainability
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- Large print.
Works about this Work
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Writers on Country
BlackWords : Writers on Country
2015
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 3) The BlackWords Essays 2019;In this essay Heiss not only illustrates the breakdown of stereotypes of what Indigenous relationship with land is, but she showcases the wealth of literature being penned nationally by writers who express the diversity of their experiences of 'country'. Whether it be their traditional lands, places they have chosen to relocate to; those that they or their families were removed to; places that people call home and/or connect to; and those who embrace a physical landscape. An historical, social and political space that renders them specifically and culturally significant to individuals, families and community.
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Jandamarra in Translation
2012
single work
prose
— Appears in: Kimberley Stories 2012; (p. 121-128) -
Light at End of the Tunnel
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 5-6 November 2011; (p. 36)
— Review of The Last Pearling Lugger : A Pearl Diver's Story 2011 single work autobiography ; Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance 1995 single work biography -
Non-Fiction
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 30 August 2011; (p. 7)
— Review of Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance 1995 single work biography -
Book on WA Award Shortlist
1996
single work
column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 11 September no. 134 1996; (p. 18)
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Non-Fiction
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The West Australian , 30 August 2011; (p. 7)
— Review of Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance 1995 single work biography -
Light at End of the Tunnel
2011
single work
review
— Appears in: The Sydney Morning Herald , 5-6 November 2011; (p. 36)
— Review of The Last Pearling Lugger : A Pearl Diver's Story 2011 single work autobiography ; Jandamarra and the Bunuba Resistance 1995 single work biography -
Jandamarra in Translation
2012
single work
prose
— Appears in: Kimberley Stories 2012; (p. 121-128) -
Book on WA Award Shortlist
1996
single work
column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 11 September no. 134 1996; (p. 18) -
Book Takes Out Premier's Award
1996
single work
column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 6 November no. 138 1996; (p. 21) -
Writers on Country
BlackWords : Writers on Country
2015
single work
criticism
— Appears in: The BlackWords Essays 2015; (p. 3) The BlackWords Essays 2019;In this essay Heiss not only illustrates the breakdown of stereotypes of what Indigenous relationship with land is, but she showcases the wealth of literature being penned nationally by writers who express the diversity of their experiences of 'country'. Whether it be their traditional lands, places they have chosen to relocate to; those that they or their families were removed to; places that people call home and/or connect to; and those who embrace a physical landscape. An historical, social and political space that renders them specifically and culturally significant to individuals, families and community.
Awards
- 2012 shortlisted The National Year of Reading 2012 Our Story Collection — Western Australia
- 1996 winner Western Australian Premier's Book Awards — Historical and Critical Studies
- Kimberley area, North Western Australia, Western Australia,