| Description |
1 online resource (1 volume) : map |
| Summary |
"The Tiwi people have more than their fair share of stories that turn ideas of Australian history upside down. The Tiwi claim the honour of defeating a global superpower. When the world's most powerful navy invaded and attempted to settle the Tiwi Islands in 1824, Tiwi warriors fought the British and won. The Tiwi remember the fight, and oral histories reveal their tactical brilliance. Later, in 1911, Catholic priest Francis Xavier Gsell decided to 'purchase' Tiwi women and 'free' them from traditional marriage, so girls would grow up into devoted Catholics. But Tiwi women had more power in marriage negotiations than missionaries realised. They worked out how to be both Tiwi and Catholic. And it was the missionaries who came around to Tiwi thinking. Then there are stories of the Tiwi people's 'number one religion' : Aussie Rules. Calista Kantilla remembers her time growing up in the mission dormitory; and Teddy Portaminni explains the importance of Tiwi history and culture as something precious, owned by Tiwi and the source of Tiwi strength. In Tiwi Story, Mavis Kerinaiua, Laura Rademaker and Tiwi historians showcase stories of resilience, creativity and survival." -- Publisher |
| Notes |
"This book contains names and images of people who have passed away. We do so with permission of the Tiwi people. This book contains quotations from historical sources that contain offensive language and ideas. These do not reflect our views but the views of people at the time." -- Screen following Dedication screen |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographic references |
| Notes |
Description based on online resource; title from digital title page (viewed on January 29, 2024) |
| Subject |
Tiwi (Australian people) -- History
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Tiwi (Australian people) -- Social life and customs
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Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Tiwi Islands (N.T.) -- Social life and customs
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Aboriginal Australians -- Australia -- Tiwi Islands (N.T.) -- History
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Tiwi people N20
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Politics and Government - Political action - Land rights
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History - Cultural
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History - Frontier conflict - Northern Territory
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Settlement and contacts - Colonisation
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| SUBJECT |
Tiwi Islands (N.T.) -- History
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Tiwi Islands (N.T.) -- Social life and customs
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| Subject |
Tiwi Islands (NT SC52-15, SC52-16)
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Rademaker, Laura, author
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| ISBN |
9781742238807 |
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1742238807 |
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9781742239743 |
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1742239749 |
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