Supporting the Gavin Wanganeen Indigenous Scholarship
Special support of the Gavin Wanganeen Indigenous Scholarship
Survival in Our Own Land - SOLD OUT
Dr Christobel Mattingley, AM generously donated all proceeds of the sale of the sought-after hardback edition of
Survival in Our Own Land: 'Aboriginal' Experiences in 'South Australia'
since 1836 -
to the Gavin Wanganeen Indigenous Scholarship. This edition has now sold out but paperback copies of the book are available for purchase through selected retail outlets.
This ground-breaking history, compiled by Christobel Mattingley and co-editor Ken Hampton, is written from the
Aboriginal point of view. Its 355 pages contain statements from almost
150 Nungas, quotes from significant archival documents, maps, photos on
every page, bibliography, comprehensive references and 5 indexes.
Subjects covered include colonisation, conflict, legislation, education,
employment, exploitation, treatment of men, women and children,
Maralinga, land rights, achievements and separate chapters on the 16 SA
missions. First published in 1988 and highly acclaimed, 'Aboriginal' experiences in 'South Australia' since 1836 / told by Nungas and others is a standard work of reference, relevant to all Australians.
Thank you to all who purchased this special offer. All proceeds have been directed to the Gavin Wanganeen Indigenous Scholarship fund at UniSA.
Dr Christobel Mattingley, AM
Christobel Mattingley is one of Australia's most highly revered writers, having published over 35 children's books plus many social commentary works. Writing with compassion and sincerity Christobel has received acclaim for such works as Survival in Our Own Land: 'Aboriginal' experiences in 'South Australia' since 1836 / told by Nungas and others; a best-selling biography of Deny King, King of the Wilderness and No Gun for Asmir, which received a High Commendation in the Australian Human Rights Awards of 1994. One of her recently published books Maralinga: the Anangu story by Yalata and Oak Valley Communities, with Christobel Mattingley has been described as 'an extraordinary illustrated history told from the indigenous perspective and created through a series of workshops, extensive research and community consultation'.
Christobel has been recognised for her passion and commitment. In 1990 she received the Advance Australia Award for Service to Literature, and in 1996 she was made a Member of the Order of Australia for service to literature, particularly children's literature, and for community service through her commitment to social and cultural issues. In 1995 the University of South Australia recognised Christobel's contribution to social justice and literature by conferring her with the degree of Doctor of the University.