We Are Aboriginal: Our 100 Years: From Arnhem Land's First Mission To Ngukurr Today
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Usual shelf-wear. Rubbed edges. Media included,
A century of survival, resilience, and cultural continuity unfolds in We are Aboriginal: Our 100 Years: From Arnhem Land's First Mission to Ngukurr Today — a remarkable documentary account chronicling the transformation of one of Australia's most significant Aboriginal communities. The book traces the story of Ngukurr, a remote community in the Northern Territory's Arnhem Land, from the establishment of the Roper River Mission in 1908 through to the modern era, weaving together oral histories, archival photographs, and community voices to present a living record of extraordinary change and endurance. At its heart, this is a work of collective memory — one that confronts the profound disruptions of colonisation, the mission system, and assimilation policies while affirming the ongoing strength of Aboriginal identity, language, and culture. The narrative refuses to reduce its subjects to passive recipients of history; instead, it honours the agency and voice of the Ngukurr people themselves. For anyone seeking to understand the complex, contested, and deeply human story of Indigenous Australia, this volume stands as an indispensable and moving testament.
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Format: Paperback
Published: 2008, -
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: N/A. Page Condition: Good. Markings: No markings. Usual shelf-wear. Rubbed edges. Media included,
A century of survival, resilience, and cultural continuity unfolds in We are Aboriginal: Our 100 Years: From Arnhem Land's First Mission to Ngukurr Today — a remarkable documentary account chronicling the transformation of one of Australia's most significant Aboriginal communities. The book traces the story of Ngukurr, a remote community in the Northern Territory's Arnhem Land, from the establishment of the Roper River Mission in 1908 through to the modern era, weaving together oral histories, archival photographs, and community voices to present a living record of extraordinary change and endurance. At its heart, this is a work of collective memory — one that confronts the profound disruptions of colonisation, the mission system, and assimilation policies while affirming the ongoing strength of Aboriginal identity, language, and culture. The narrative refuses to reduce its subjects to passive recipients of history; instead, it honours the agency and voice of the Ngukurr people themselves. For anyone seeking to understand the complex, contested, and deeply human story of Indigenous Australia, this volume stands as an indispensable and moving testament.