Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

Meerreeng-an here is my country, the story of Aboriginal Victoria told through art, edited by Chris Keeler and Vicki Couzens

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Includes bibliographical references and indexes

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Meerreeng-an here is my country

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edited by Chris Keeler and Vicki Couzens

the story of Aboriginal Victoria told through art

"... portrays the richness and diversity of Victorian Aboriginal culture through artworks and stories from the early 19th century to the present day. Over 340 artworks and artefacts are featured, from shields, baskets and possum skin cloaks to contemporary artworks dealing with the Stolen Generations, land rights and reconciliation. Old and new are woven together, demonstrating the continuation of culture, and words and phrases from Victorian Aboriginal languages are used throughout. Artists describe their own artworks, and stories and quotes from Elders and other community members provide cultural and historical context, telling of the importance of Country, of life before Europeans arrived, of invasion and dramatic change, a dislocation missions, and of the survival and strength of the living culture." [Inside cover]

Maps : cultural groups and localities -- Our story : introduction and the story cycle -- Here is my country : creation and country -- Laws for living: culture and kin -- Remember those ceremonies: ceremony and dance -- Wrap culture around you: cloaks, clothing and jewellery -- The earth is kind: foods, fishing and hunting -- A strong arm and a good eye: weapons and tools -- Our hearts are breaking: invasion, conflict and resilience -- Our past is our strength: culture and identity -- My spirit belongs here: country and kin -- Language notes

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