Australia’s Indigenous population has a long and rich past from which we can learn so much. From histories of people and places to more recent issues of land rights, Reconciliation and reform, there is always an opportunity to increase our knowledge and awareness of Indigenous culture. For a deeper understanding of these topics, try some of these new and recent additions to the YPRL catalogue, featured below.
Everything you need to know about the Uluru Statement from the Heart by Megan Davis and George WIlliams, 2021
This book examines the 2017 Uluru Statement from the Heart through the lens of the Constitution and the journey towards recognition and reform.
Truth-telling: History, Sovereignty and the Uluru Statement by Henry Reynolds, 2021
Henry Reynolds looks at some of the legal and historical assumptions which still colour our views on Aboriginal history and culture, framed against the backdrop of the Uluru Statement.
Tongerlongeter: First Nations leader and Tasmanian war hero by Henry Reynolds, 2021
Tongerlongeter was a leader of the Oyster Bay nation of south-east Tasmania, who led a frontier resistance campaign in the 1820s and 1930s. Learn about the resulting colonial military operation and Tongerlongeter’s eventual exile on Flinders Island.
Welcome to Country: A Travel Guide to Indigenous Australia by Marcia Langton, 2021
Marcia Langton’s landmark guide to Indigenous-owned or operated tourism experiences also covers visitor etiquette, information on Indigenous culture and history as well as discussion of events and issues affecting Australia today. This second edition features an expanded directory, offering even more opportunities to engage with Indigenous culture.
The Original Australians: The Story of the Aboriginal People by Josephine Flood, 2019
Covering Aboriginal history from the distant past to the current day, this book by archaeologist Josephine Flood examines topics such as where Aboriginal people came from, land rights and the role of women in Indigenous society.
Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World by Tyson Yunkaporta, 2019
Author Tyson Yunkaporta offers a philosophical approach to global systems, looking at them from an Indigenous perspective. The reader is challenged to find alternative ways to make sense of things by learning from Indigenous thinking.
The Dreaming Path: Indigenous Thinking to Change Your Life by Paul Callaghan, 2022
Reconnect with your story through the tips, knowledge and inspiration provided by authors Paul Callaghan and Uncle Paul Gordon.
On Taungurung Land by Roy Henry Patterson, 2020
A cultural memoir of the Taungurung Nation of central Victoria, including the story of their negotiations with white settlers and the establishment of two Aboriginal stations. Also has information on bushcraft and oral traditions.
Songlines: The Power and Promise by Margo Neale, 2020
Songlines are pathways through the land with associated songs learnt by travellers to help find their way to a destination. They are important sources of knowledge and provide an understanding of Aboriginal culture.