Garrwa and Gunindirri Garrwa plants and animals : Aboriginal biocultural knowledge from the Gulf of Carpentaria, north Australia / Dinny McDinny, Don Rory, Eileen Rory, Kathleen Shadforth, Doreen George, Thelma Dixon senior, Roy Dixon, Lena Dixon, Marjorie Keighran, Peggy Mawson, Katie Baker, Daphne Mawson, Miriam Charlie, Hazel Godfrey, Shirley Simon, Alan Barker, William Kidd, Muldoon Noble, Linda McDinny, Alan Rogers, Ilana Mushin, Ben Stuckey and Glenn Wightman ; [photographs by] Michael Barritt, Monica Torland ; [plant illustrations by] Milton Andrews, Adi Dunlop, Valerie Alexander, Beth Crase and Monika Osterkamp ; [plant identification by] Alaric Fisher, John Patykowski and Damian Milne

Bib ID:
10008043
Format:
Book
Author:
McDinny Nyilba, Dinny, author
Description:
  • Borroloola, NT Waralungku Arts, Mabunji, ARIC, 2021
  • Palmerston, NT : Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security, 2021
  • 272 pages : illustrations (some colour), 1 map, portraits (some colour) ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9781743502358 (paperback)
Invalid ISBN:
1743502354
Series:
Northern Territory botanical bulletin, 0314-1810 ; No. 52.
Summary:

"This book details the Garrwa and Gunindirri Garwa story of plant and animals knowledge is ancient, complex and unique. It has been prepared by senior Garrwa and Gunindirri Garwa 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 and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive.
Notes:
  • It is customary amongst Garrwa and Gunindirri Garrwa, 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.
  • Colour illustrations on end papers.
  • "In addition to the authors the following assisted with knowledge collection: Hugh Belfrage, Ted Furby, Christine Furby, Eileen McDinny, Thelma Dixon junior, Gaven Breen, Freddy Jackson, Hilda Jackson, Jacquie Jackson, Lindy Jackson, Susanne George, Dorren George, Pauline Hayes and Larry Hoosan."--Title page.
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 246) and indexes.
  • Chiefly in English with plant and animal names in Garrwa and Gunindirri Garwa.
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