Wambaya, Gudanji, Binbinka and Ngarnka plants and nimals : Aboriginal biocultural knowledge from the Gulf of Carpentaria and Barkly Tablelands, north Australia / Molly Nurlanyma Grueman, Minnie Niyamarrama Nimara, Mavis Bangarinya Hogan, Powder Bangarinji O'Keefe, Peggy Yarrburrngalina Mawson, Katie Banduluka Baker, Pompey Jack Warnbiyaji, Lynette Nurlanyma (Lewis) Hubbard, Gilbert Jackson Maanula, Jeffrey Heath, Rachel Nordlinger and Glenn Wightman ; [photography by] Michael Barrtt, Monica Torland, John Patykowski, Michael Hammer ; [plant illustrations by] Milton Andrews, Adi Dunlop, Valerie Alexander, Beth Crase and Monika Osterkamp ; [plant identification by] Ian Cowie and Donna Lewis

Bib ID:
10007351
Format:
Book
Author:
Grueman, Molly Nurlanyma, author
Description:
  • Tennant Creek, NT Papulu Apparr-kari Aboriginal Corp., 2021
  • Palmerston, NT : Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security, 2021
  • 296 pages : illustrations (some colour), 1 map ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9781743502747 (paperback)
Invalid ISBN:
1743502745
Series:
Northern Territory botanical bulletin, 0314-1810 ; No. 53
Summary:

"This book details the Wambaya, Gudanji, Binbinka and Ngarnka story of plant and animals knowledge is ancient, complex and unique. It has been prepared by senior Wambaya, Gudanji, Binbinka and Ngarnka Elders, linguists and biologists, to keep this knowledge strong for future generations who will use this powerful knowledge to look after their country."--Back cover.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:
Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this item may contain names, recordings, images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive.
Notes:
  • It is customary amongst Wambaya, Gudanji, Binbinka and Ngarnka, and other Aboriginal groups not to say the name of a deceased person or show their image for a period following their passing. Deceased authors are indicated by the cross symbol (†), and users of this book should show caution in displaying the images or saying the names of the deceased as it may cause sadness and distress for family members.
  • "In addition to the authors the following assisted with knowledge collection: Tommy Ngarrkuli, Tiger K, Lena Sam, Abby Thomas, Judy Holt, Jennifer Holt, Ilana Mushin, Karan Hayward, Miriam Charlie, Johnny Davey, Casey Davey, Donna Green, Joy Priest, Sharon Parlow and Peter Pyro Parlow."--Title page.
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 289) and indexes.
  • Chiefly in English with plant and animal names in Wambaya, Gudanji, Binbinka and Ngarnka.
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