Joan Martin (Yaarna)

Name: Joan Martin (Yaarna)
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SKU: 9780855757779
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A Widi woman

By Joan Martin and Bruce Shaw

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Joan Martin (Yaarna) is the compelling story of Joan Martin, an Aboriginal woman who has overcome numerous challenges throughout her life. The biography highlights her resilience and strength as she navigates personal and cultural identity, shedding light on her experiences and achievements. Authored by Joan Martin herself, with Bruce Shaw, the book provides a transformative insight into her journey and the broader issues facing Indigenous Australians.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you are interested in personal stories that delve into the cultural and historical experiences of Indigenous Australians. It provides an intimate look at the life of a remarkable woman whose resilience and determination shine through as she navigates the challenges of her time. This memoir offers a poignant exploration of identity, heritage, and the quest for justice.

Joan Martin was born in the country town of Morawa, Western Australia, in 1941. She was a proud Widi woman whose traditional territory extended from Geraldton eastwards into the salt-lake area. Joan led an exciting and adventurous life, from life in the bush to school in Perth, and back again. This book tells her story.

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However, her life was not without great challenges, including efforts to avoid Native Welfare to prevent being shipped off to a mission, and her later very public battle with Homeswest for the right to live in peace in her own home. Her legacy includes her work on native title and her art.

Joan's stories reveal interconnected themes: visiting family, teaching bush lore to her children, passing on Dreaming stories, and celebrating culture through her art, along with conflicts with mining companies and white bureaucracies. There is a poignant balance between her love of country and its expression through her art, and the victories and mischance of her life.

Joan Martin (Yaarna) by Joan Martin and Bruce Shaw captures these elements in a compelling narrative that honours her extraordinary journey.

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Joan Martin (Yaarna) delves into micro-history, providing an insightful reflection of the shared experiences among Aboriginal people. The narrative uncovers stories that remain largely unfamiliar to the broader non-Aboriginal community.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780855757779

Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 July 2011

Country: Australia

Imprint: Aboriginal Studies Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 192

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About the Author

Joan Martin is a Widi woman and artist whose work includes a large mosaic in the foyer of the Center for Aboriginal Studies at the Curtin University in Australia. Bruce Shaw is an Australian writer and anthropologist. He is the author of Our Heart Is the Land and When the Dust Come in Between.