Lighting the Way
1st Edition
Published on 1. April 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
216 pages
978-1-86287-427-5 (ISBN)
Description
Lighting the Way: Reconciliation Stories captures the spirit of reconciliation. A collection of stories about individual and community acts of reconciliation, it is honest and engaging, and shows what reconciliation means and why so many Australians wish to achieve it. Each story is personal and immediate. Some trace families and relationships over generations between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. This book reveals Australia for all that it is, has been and can be.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Annandale, NSW
Australia
Target group
College/higher education
Weight
280 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-86287-427-5 (9781862874275)
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Content
Contents Foreword by Linda Burney, Director General, NSW Department of Aboriginal Affairs Sharing the Spirit The Precious Waterhole of Illmargani Bunjil and the Barber Shop Fighting with Joy and Laughing The Serpent Cope Fire in Ice Sea of Hands in the Mist Painting Partners Recovering History Protecting the Warrior Spirit Remembering Myall Creek The Torchbearer Saying Sorry The Legacy of a Tribal Foremother Jonah's Pride and the Magpie The Healing House Mirrilingki Taking Sides Raising the Flag Stolen Pencils The Sacred Lagoon A Win for the Mutawintji Mob Walking the Land Celebrating Diversity The Clasping Hand The Poisoned Well When I Grow Up Coexistence The Giant Coolamon