Woonyoomboo : a story from Jarlmadangah community
2010
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The Nyikina people from the community have chosen to share one of their traditional stories, the tale of Woonyoomboo which is the main Creation Ancestor for the Nyikina. This story is traditionally told in the Nyikina language and has been translated into English. Jarlmadangah community is located in the Kimberley region in Western Australia.
Main title:
Woonyoomboo : a story from Jarlmadangah community / Jarlmadangah Aboriginal Communityommunity with Liz Thompson.
Author:
Thompson, Liz, 1963-, editor
Imprint:
Port Melbourne, Vic. : Pearson Australia, 2010.
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 Nyikina people from the Jarlmadangah community located in the Kimberley region in Western 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 Nyikina language, and has been presented in english translation of story : pages 22-23Includes index.
Audience:
Lower primary
Contents:
Our communitySharing our story : Annie Milgin, storytellerWoonyoombooOur children's voices: Hosanna Butt ;Trent Angie ; Kylie Butt ; Louise KittyOur elders' voices : John Watson, Maggie Pingedee, Annie MilginSharing the story in Nyikina language.
Restrictions on use:
Culturally sensitive
Awards:
Australian Educational Awards Winner, 2010.
ISBN:
9781442526082 (paperback)
Language:
English
Subject:
Dreamtime (Aboriginal Australian mythology) -- FictionNyikina people -- LegendsAboriginal Australians -- Legends -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Folklore -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Western Australia -- Jarlmadangah -- FictionAuthors, AustralianBilingual -- Aboriginal Australians language and English
BRN:
21936
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