Australian Aboriginal History - Hill, Marji
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Violent conflict on the Australian frontier started soon after the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. The conflict continued right up to the early 1900s with the last massacre of Aboriginal Australians being recorded in 1928. In this short and succinct account Marji Hill, author of more than 65 publications, tells the stories of five Aboriginal resistance heroes. They are: Pemulwuy Musquito Windradyne Yagan Jandamarra In this hidden history of Australia learn how these five Aboriginal Australian heroes of the resistance helped the cultures of the first people survive in the face of almost…mehr

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Violent conflict on the Australian frontier started soon after the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788. The conflict continued right up to the early 1900s with the last massacre of Aboriginal Australians being recorded in 1928. In this short and succinct account Marji Hill, author of more than 65 publications, tells the stories of five Aboriginal resistance heroes. They are: Pemulwuy Musquito Windradyne Yagan Jandamarra In this hidden history of Australia learn how these five Aboriginal Australian heroes of the resistance helped the cultures of the first people survive in the face of almost total dispossession and destruction. If you are interested in delving more deeply into an aspect of the world's oldest continuing civilisation and learning about how some of its resistance heroes fought to defend their country then this book is for you.
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Marji Hill is a multi-talented individual with a rich background in business, research, and coaching. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the literary and artistic realms.Her journey into the world of Reconciliation and education began during her tenure as a Research Fellow in Education at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies in Canberra. Marji's extensive body of work spanning over seventy books, predominantly focuses on Australia's First Nations people.Among her notable publications is the seminal bibliography Black Australia. She was Project Coordinator for the official Australian Government publication on First Nations people, Australian Aboriginal Culture. Collaborating with esteemed figures such as Al Grassby, Marji co-authored Six Australian Battlefields, an exploration of Australia's hidden history published by Angus and Robertson and later by Allen & Unwin.In 2000, Marji together with Alex Barlow published the nine-volume Macmillan Encyclopedia of Australia's Aboriginal Peoples, cementing her status as a leading authority in Indigenous studies. Her commitment to social justice is further exemplified in The Apology: Saying Sorry To The Stolen Generations. In recent years, Marji has expanded her literary repertoire to encompass self-improvement and self-help genres, offering insights into staying young, growing old, and finding inspiration from the natural world.Outside of her literary pursuits, Marji's passion for painting has been a lifelong endeavour. Trained formally at the ANU School of Art & Design in the 1980s, she has showcased her works in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Notably, her painting "Jupiter's Lucky Strike" commemorates the discovery of gold by First Nations boy Jupiter Mosman.Marji's artistic talents have garnered acclaim both nationally and internationally, with her paintings gracing private collections worldwide and being featured in institutions such as the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Australian Catholic University collections.A seasoned traveller, Marji has journeyed extensively, offering her expertise as a consultant and motivational speaker while nurturing her artistic endeavours. She continues to inspire through her writing, painting, coaching, and publishing leaving an indelible mark on both the literary and artistic landscapes.