{"title":"Yanyuwa Families","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the 'Yanyuwa Families' collection, an insightful journey into the rich cultural heritage and knowledge of the Yanyuwa people from northern Australia. This collection, featuring works such as \u003cem\u003eSinging Saltwater Country\u003c\/em\u003e, offers readers a unique blend of education and reference material that delves into the traditional and contemporary practices of the Yanyuwa community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese books are not just informative texts but serve as a heartfelt narrative, bringing the voices of the Yanyuwa people to a wider audience. They explore intricate traditions, language, and the profound connection the Yanyuwa have with their natural surroundings. Whether you are an academic, a student, or simply interested in Indigenous cultures, this collection provides valuable insights into their enduring worldviews and living traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Yanyuwa Families' books are perfect for those seeking to understand more about the intricate social structures, the importance of land and sea in cultural practices, and the efforts to preserve the Yanyuwa language and knowledge for future generations. Dive into these educative and enriching titles to expand your perspective on Indigenous Australian histories and contemporary experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"singing-saltwater-country-by-yanyuwa-families-9781742372419","title":"Singing Saltwater Country","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 20, John Bradley was sent to teach Aboriginal children in a school at remote Borroloola, on the Gulf of Carpentaria in far north Australia. But it is the teacher who is educated by the Yanyuwa elders and their families. Over three decades he learns their language and their country, becoming intimately drawn into other ways of being, both practical and spiritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith passion and pride they teach him their songlines, relating what they know and value - ancestors, kin, allegiances; places, plants, animals, seasons, ceremonies, stories - and the spirit that sustains all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs we follow John Bradley on his journey, we begin to see that the songlines are keys to the authority and continuity held by Aboriginal Law. We begin to understand why, when country can no longer be sung, the Yanyuwa feel it so deeply. And what such loss means to us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSinging Saltwater Country\u003c\/em\u003e offers profound insights into the ways of the Yanyuwa people, their relationships with the land, and the significant cultural wisdom shared with Bradley over three extraordinary decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47341119176940,"sku":"9781742372419","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9625873482808.jpg?v=1772183989"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/yanyuwa-families.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}