Indigenous Australia

Join Indigenous medicine person and spiritual mentor Asha Frost in this immersive journey of healing, protection, energy clearing, and abundance. Be reminded of the essence and divinity within you and your capacity to receive and expand. Throughout these guided practices, you will sink into...

Indigenous oral narratives are an important source for, and component of, Coast Salish knowledge systems. Stories are not only to be recounted and passed down; they are also intended as tools for teaching. Jo-ann Archibald worked closely with Elders and storytellers, who shared both traditional and personal life-experience stories, in order to develop ways of bringing storytelling into educational contexts.

What is it like to grow up Aboriginal in Australia? This anthology, compiled by award-winning author Anita Heiss, showcases many diverse voices, experiences and stories in order to answer that question. Accounts from well-known authors and high-profile identities sit alongside those from newly...

It is a misconception that indigenous Australians meekly accepted the invasion of their country by the British, for they did not. They certainly resisted, but as far as colonial wars during that era went, the frontier conflicts of Australia did not warrant a great deal of attention. Indigenous Australians were hardly a warlike people, and without central organization or political cohesion beyond scattered family groups, they succumbed to the orchestrated advance of white settlement with passionate but futile resistance.

WINNER of the Nonfiction Award 2020 Adelaide Festival Awards for Literature WINNER of the 2019 NSW Premier's History Award: Australian History Prize WINNER of the 2019 Prime Minister's Australian History Prize WINNER of the 2019 CHASS Australia Book Prize Australian Christian Book of the Year in...

New York Times Bestseller This American Book Award winning titleabout Native American struggle and resistance radically reframes more than 400 years of US history A New York Times Bestseller and the basis for the HBO docu-series Exterminate All the Brutes, directed by Raoul Peck, this 10th...

In 1769, Captain James Cook’s historic expedition would lead to an English claim on Australia, but before he reached Australia, he sailed near New Zealand and spent weeks mapping part of New Zealand’s coast. Thus, he was one of the first to observe and take note of the indigenous peoples of the two islands.

Uncover an epic history of Indigenous resilience, colonial conquest, and survival against a harsh, isolated continent. Trace the dramatic origins of a vibrant modern democracy forged by unpredictable climates and unyielding landscapes. Whether you are seeking a thought-provoking commute or a...

Explore turbulent Australian history as ancient cultures clash with penal colony survival to forge a modern nation. Whether settling in for a daily commute or seeking a reflective escape, this sweeping narrative transports you across time. Listen as distant decisions reshape vast landscapes...

Experience the historical clash where ancient Indigenous custodianship meets the relentless drive of nation-building. Perfect for your morning commute or a reflective listening session, this gripping narrative transforms how you view the continent. It seamlessly weaves deep time with frontier...