Doreen Kartinyeri: My Ngarrindjeri calling (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780855756598)

Lies, Lies, Lies' shouted the newspaper headlines following the Royal Commission decision into building the Hindmarsh Island Bridge. Doreen Kartinyeri, key Ngarrindjeri spokeswoman, was devastated. How could whitefella law fail to protect Aboriginal women's sites? Against a backdrop of abuse, threats and ill-health, Doreen fought back. In 2001 the HREOC Inquiry vindicated the women. Aged 10 years, Doreen suffered the loss of her mother, her sister's removal and her own placement in Fullarton Girls Home, 100 kms from home. Doreen later learnt about her culture from her Aunty Rosie and other women with whom she spent time. She had nine children of her own and fostered 23 others. Although poorly schooled in formal terms, Doreen was a tenacious researcher. Her sharp memory allowed her to piece together histories and genealogies and she helped reunite members of the Stolen Generations. Doreen was a female warrior, dedicated to upholding and protecting Ngarrindjeri law. In this autobiography Doreen Kartinyeri reveals a deep-set desire for social justice, fuelled by passionate love and anger. Her wit and humour abound, while her integrity and sense of justice are inspirational

Author: Doreen Kartinyeri
ISBN-10: 0855756594
ISBN-13: 9780855756598
Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
Language: English
Published: 04/01/2008
Pages: 264
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.80d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2008 pg. 78