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Because of Her, We Can: Remembering family histories, secrets, and stories

Professor Lynette Russell reflects on how this year’s NAIDOC theme connects with personal family histories. This year’s NAIDOC celebrates Indigenous women. The mothers, grandmothers, aunties, daughters, nieces: the keepers of family, and tradition. The NAIDOC week is an exhilarating and … Continue reading

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The inspirational Pearl Gibbs: Challenging norms about Aboriginal women

Dr Stephanie Gilbert commemorates this year’s NAIDOC theme – Because of Her, We Can – by examining why Pearl Gibbs’ contributions to the fight for Aboriginal rights should be remembered by all Australians. In 2018, we turn our attention in … Continue reading

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