Celebrate the stories of the First Nations of Australia. Stories of history, stories of now, stories of the future. Stories that tell us more about who we are, stories that can help us to explore and understand the land on which we live. Stories from First Nations voices, told from the oldest living culture in the world.
Here, we're showcasing some of the leading First Nations authors in Australia
By: Madelaine Dickie, Wayne Bergmann
'I've spent the majority of my life fighting for the rights of Traditional Owners. This has put me in the firing line. But I chose this job, I chose this political path. My family did not.' - Wayne Bergmann
Wayne’s story starts on Nyikina country and encompasses backbreaking station work, buried treasure, a Swedish bone thief and traditional magic love songs. His is an electrifying tale of resilience, determination and optimism, which shows what it takes to be an Aboriginal person walking in two cultures in a country where racism runs deep.
By: Ian J McNiven, Lynette Russell
The latest in the First Knowledges Series, Innovation: Knowledge and Ingenuity, reveals novel and creative practices from some of the oldest innovators in the world.
By: Ian J McNiven, Lynette Russell
Explore the first six books in the First Knowledges series, encompassing practices such as Songlines, architecture and design, land management, astronomy, botany and law.