Yulu's coal : a story from Adnyamathanha Country
2011
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This story is about Yulu Yulura an old Kingfisher man from Kaurni territory, The story is traditionally told in Adnyamathanha language, and has been presented in English.
Main title:
Yulu's coal : a story from Adnyamathanha Country / Adnyamathanha Community with Liz Thompson,
Author:
Imprint:
Port Melbourne, Vic. : Pearson Australia, 2011.
Collation:
24 pages : colour illustrations, portraits ; 29 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
One of a series that is a study of indigenous culture, sharing a traditional story from an indigenous community. This is a story from the Adnyamathanha community is located on the Northern Flinders Rangers in South Australia and is about the community's traditions, cultural practices and creation beliefsEach sharing our story focuses on one Indigenous Australian community. The opening of each book is built around a series of photographs describing the local community setting, and establishing the community in a particular place and time. Following this is one story shared by that particular community, which conveys a message connected to the group's traditions or social conventions. The stories are illustrated with paintings and drawings by children from the local community. Using a mixture of traditional and modern-day influences, the artwork brings the stories to life through the children's personal interpretations. This is followed by quotes and photographic portraits of local children and elders. This provides a unique opportunity to meet the community that have shared their story, and to gain insight into what the story means to them. Each book concludes with the story retold in language.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that this book may contain images and names of people who have died.Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander content.Includes the story in Adnyamathanha language and has been translated into English. : pages 22-23Includes index.
Audience:
Lower primary
Contents:
Our communitySharing our story : Noel Wilton, storytellerYulu's coalOur children's voices : Kacie Mckenzie, Arthur BradyOur elders' voices : Terrence Coulthard, Gil CoulthardSharing the story in the Adnyamathanha language.
Restrictions on use:
Culturally sensitive
ISBN:
9781442546905 (hardback)
Language:
English
Subject:
Dreamtime (Aboriginal Australian mythology) -- FictionAdnyamathanha (Aboriginal tribe) -- LegendsKaurna (Aboriginal tribe) -- LegendsAboriginal Australians -- Legends -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Folklore -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- South Australia -- Flinders Rangers -- FictionAuthors, AustralianBilingual -- Aboriginal Australians language and English
BRN:
103034
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Marys | Junior Fiction | DREAMT | Available |