Kurlumarniny

Name: Kurlumarniny
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SKU: 9780855758301
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We come from the desert

By Monty Hale (Minyjun)

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Kurlumarniny is an autobiographical account by Monty Hale (Minyjun), reflecting on his life as an Aboriginal man in Australia. The memoir captures his experiences growing up in a world of profound cultural change, exploring themes of identity, resilience, and connection to land. Hale shares personal stories of his childhood, family, and community, offering insights into the challenges and triumphs of navigating both traditional and modern worlds.
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This book may appeal to you if you're interested in personal narratives that explore Aboriginal Australian culture and history from a firsthand perspective. Monty Hale (Minyjun) provides a unique and intimate glimpse into his life, merging storytelling with cultural commentary. Perfect for readers who appreciate memoirs that preserve and celebrate Indigenous voices and experiences.

We come from the desert Kurlumarniny: We come from the desert has taken out the 2013 WA Premier's History Prize

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Kurlumarniny: We come from the desert is the story of Minyjun (Monty Hale), a senior Ngulipartu man from the Pilbara region of Western Australia.

Written in his own language and in English, Minyjun shares with us his extraordinary life. He recounts his family's migration from the desert to the station country of the eastern Pilbara and his childhood growing up on Mt Edgar Station. Minyjun also witnessed Australia's engagement in World War II and the famous Pilbara station-workers' strike of 1946.

This is a story rich in humour and in the ways of Ngulipartu culture. It is because of Minyjun's remarkable memory, his vast cultural knowledge, and his strong desire to leave a record of his life that we are able to share in this unique story of a Pilbara man.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780855758301

Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2012

Country: Australia

Imprint: Aboriginal Studies Press

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 225.0mm

Height: 270.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 256

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Monty Hale (Minyjun) Non-Fiction

About the Author

Monty Hale (Minyjun) is a senior Ngulipartu man and a leading authority on the Nyangumarta language of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. He is also an educator, and played a key role in the establishment and operation of the first independent, community-run Aboriginal school in Australia. Minyjun continues to teach others in the language and history of his people.