May 27 is the beginning of National Reconciliation Week (NRW) here in Australia. It’s a time to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia.
The dates for NRW remain the same each year; 27 May to 3 June. These dates commemorate two significant milestones in the reconciliation journey— the successful 1967 referendum, and the High Court Mabo decision respectively.
To celebrate NRW, we’re sharing some of our favourite books by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors.
BOOKS MENTIONED:
Songspirals: Sharing women's wisdom of Country through songlines by Gay'wu Group of Women
Songspirals - Wuymirri, the Whale (Audio 1)
Songspirals - Wuymirri, the Whale, (Audio 2)
Songspirals - Wuymirri, the Whale, (Audio 3)
Songlines - The Power and Promise by Neale Margo & Kelly Lynne
Too Much Lip by Melissa Lucashenko
Warndu Mai (Good Food) Cookbook by Damien Coulthard and Rebecca Sullivan
The White Girl by Tony Birch
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Catching Teller Crow by Ambelin & Ezekiel Kwaymullina
The Boy from the Mish by Gary Lonesborough
Song of the Crocodile by Nardi Simpson
The Yield by Tara June Winch
Yanada by The Preatures
Dark Emu by Bruce Pascoe
Dropbear - collection of poetry by Evelyn Araluen
Happy Reading!
