Our Stories are Our Survival

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By Lawrence Bamblett

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Our Stories are Our Survival by Lawrence Bamblett explores the rich oral storytelling tradition of the Aboriginal community. It highlights how these narratives are integral to the cultural identity, resilience, and survival of Indigenous Australians. Through personal anecdotes and historical accounts, the book delves into the impact of storytelling in preserving heritage and fostering community resilience.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by personal narratives that explore cultural identity, resilience, and community strength. This biography and memoir offers an insightful look into the enduring power of storytelling within Indigenous cultures and how these stories play a role in survival and identity.

Our stories are our survival centres on the continuity of Wiradjuri culture. It is a celebration of storytelling and the joys of life within an Aboriginal Australian community. Our stories

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Our Stories are Our Survival centres on the continuity of Wiradjuri culture. It is a celebration of storytelling and the joys of life within an Aboriginal Australian community.

Our Stories offers an alternative to the commonly told stories of Aboriginal disadvantage. Using sport as a lens, the book brings to light the continued strength of Aboriginal culture. It places contemporary representations of Aboriginal people and communities into historical context and calls for readers to rethink what they know about Australian Indigenous communities.

Bamblett places a high value on Wiradjuri storytelling and includes testimony from within the community. As a member of the Erambie community, he has been given unparalleled access to stories and photographs. His love of community shines through.

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Our Stories are Our Survival by Lawrence Bamblett is celebrated for its authentic portrayal of true stories that highlight the past experiences of mission people. The accounts are valued for their genuineness and personal connections, as noted by Aunty June Murray, an Erambie elder.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781922059222

Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2013

Country: Australia

Imprint: Aboriginal Studies Press

Illustration: b/w illus

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 260g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Lawrence Bamblett is a Research Fellow at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS). He combines community development work with tertiary teaching and research. His work has a central focus on understanding the nature and impact of the way Aboriginal people have been and continue to be represented, and how they choose to represent themselves. His work engages with a number of sphere, particularly education, sport and health. He aims to uncover and improve understanding of the link between representations of Indigenous identity and outcomes for Indigenous Australians.