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English: Us Mob Walawurru

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  • historical background
  • social background
  • themes
  • plot
  • characters
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Themes

  • Aboriginal Peoples - Social Life and Customs
  • Aboriginal Peoples - Histories and Culture 
  • Courage
  •  Respect
  • Trust 
  • Wisdom
  •  Identity
  • Reconciliation
  • First Contact
  • Intercultural Understanding

Historical Fiction

historical

/hɪˈstɒrɪk(ə)l/

adjective

  1. of or concerning history or past events.

    "historical evidence"

    • belonging to the past.

      "famous historical figures"

Us Mob Walawurru

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About Authors

David Spillman

Has spent many years working on Aboriginal communities in the Northern Territory. For some time he has explored the similarities and differences of Aboriginal cultures to his own western socialisation. He is excited by the contribution of Indigenous perspectives in resolving some of the challenges we face in the world today. David is a co-author and non-Indigenous collaborator on Us Mob Walawurru.

 

Lisa Wilyuka

Is a Luritja woman from Titjikala, a community south of Alice Springs. She has lived in Titjikala all her life and works closely with youth in the community. She is especially passionate about young people being involved in sport and cultural activities. Lisa is an artist and is interested in exploring traditional dot painting techniques. Her work is sold through the Titjikala Art Centre and galleries in Central Australia.