Marji Hill

FIRST PEOPLE THEN AND NOW

INTRODUCING INDIGENOUS AUSTRALIANS

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Discover! the rich cultural heritage of Australia's first people then and now in one of the world's first centres of civilisation. Do you want to learn about the vast, sweeping epic story of Australia's first people dating from 65,000 years ago to the present day? Marji Hill, author of over 65 books, presents the big picture - history, rich cultural heritage, British invasion, resistance, and the process of reclaiming an almost lost inheritance. First People Then And Now provides answers to questions asked by visitors to Australia from around the globe Explains concepts like the Dreamtime, totems, Native title, clan, "tribe" Shows how the cultures of the first people survived in the face of almost total dispossession and destruction Promotes understanding between Indigenous and Non-Indigenous Australians Brings into the spotlight the culture and humanity of the Indigenous Australians coupled with the insidious colonisation by the British First People Then And Now is a short, compelling, educational book designed as a starting point for those who want to know more. If you are interested in gaining a basic understanding of the world's oldest continuing civilisation, how it has evolved, and how it is characterised by its resilience, then this book is for you.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Prison Tree Press
• 2nd edition
• Seitenzahl: 102
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. Januar 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 233g
• ISBN-13: 9780992411831
• ISBN-10: 0992411831
• Artikelnr.: 60885910

Autorenporträt

Marji Hill is a multi-talented individual with a rich background in business, research, and coaching. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the literary and artistic realms.Her journey into the world of Reconciliation and education began during her tenure as a Research Fellow in Education at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies in Canberra. Marji's extensive body of work spanning over seventy books, predominantly focuses on Australia's First Nations people.Among her notable publications is the seminal bibliography Black Australia. She was Project Coordinator for the official Australian Government publication on First Nations people, Australian Aboriginal Culture. Collaborating with esteemed figures such as Al Grassby, Marji co-authored Six Australian Battlefields, an exploration of Australia's hidden history published by Angus and Robertson and later by Allen & Unwin.In 2000, Marji together with Alex Barlow published the nine-volume Macmillan Encyclopedia of Australia's Aboriginal Peoples, cementing her status as a leading authority in Indigenous studies. Her commitment to social justice is further exemplified in The Apology: Saying Sorry To The Stolen Generations. In recent years, Marji has expanded her literary repertoire to encompass self-improvement and self-help genres, offering insights into staying young, growing old, and finding inspiration from the natural world.Outside of her literary pursuits, Marji's passion for painting has been a lifelong endeavour. Trained formally at the ANU School of Art & Design in the 1980s, she has showcased her works in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Notably, her painting "Jupiter's Lucky Strike" commemorates the discovery of gold by First Nations boy Jupiter Mosman.Marji's artistic talents have garnered acclaim both nationally and internationally, with her paintings gracing private collections worldwide and being featured in institutions such as the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Australian Catholic University collections.A seasoned traveller, Marji has journeyed extensively, offering her expertise as a consultant and motivational speaker while nurturing her artistic endeavours. She continues to inspire through her writing, painting, coaching, and publishing leaving an indelible mark on both the literary and artistic landscapes.