Aboriginal Culture

The History of Australia: From Indigenous Origins to a Modern Nation Australia is called the “land down under,” but how much do you really know about its past? Did you know that modern Australia started as a British prison colony? Or that for tens of thousands of years before that, Indigenous peoples lived there, building rich cultures and traditions? This book takes you through Australia’s history, from its first inhabitants to the arrival of European settlers to its fight for independence to its current role in world events. Learn about the convicts who built early settlements, the ...

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 discovered writers of all ages. All of the contributors speak from the heart - sometimes calling for empathy, oftentimes challenging stereotypes, always demanding respect. 

Aboriginal Mythology: Stories of Creation, Nature, and Timeless WisdomDid you know Aboriginal Australians have one of the world’s oldest cultures, with stories passed down for over sixty-five thousand years? These tales are not just stories—they are a living connection to the land, the cosmos, and all life. For the Aboriginal people, every mountain, river, and star tells a story, making the entire continent a vast storybook of lore and legend. Unlike mythologies that focus on gods and heroes, Aboriginal stories are tied to the land itself. Through these tales, Aboriginal people share ...

🌟 An unforgettable adventure through the Australian Outback—perfect for kids ages 6–12 who love animals, friendship, and imagination! 🌟 Jack, a curious young Aboriginal boy with a love for robots and nature, never expected to meet Kango—a talking kangaroo with a cool pair of sunglasses and a quick wit. Along with Emma, a smart Australian girl who’s passionate about science and discovery, the trio set out on a series of breathtaking adventures through the wild and magical Australian bush. Together, they: ✅ Rescue animals in danger—including a wombat in need of help ✅ ...

"A powerful message for all of us. I was hypnotized by the simple truths and spiritual lessons. Read it and tell everyone you know to do the same." —Wayne Dyer This incredible adventure story—and New York Times bestseller—offers us an opportunity to discover the wisdom of an ancient...

A paradigm-shifting book in the vein of Sapiens that brings a crucial Indigenous perspective to historical and cultural issues of history, education, money, power, and sustainability—and offers a new template for living. As an indigenous person, Tyson Yunkaporta looks at global systems from a...

A New York Times Notable Book “Stunning. . . a moving meditation. . . infused with mystery and wonder.” —Atlanta Journal-Constitution In a masterwork that both deepens and enlarges the world of her previous novels, acclaimed author Louise Erdrich captures the essence of a time and the...

“Waubgeshig Rice's stories are good medicine. Moon of the Turning Leaves is a restorative balm for my spirit.” — Angeline Boulley, New York Times bestselling author of Firekeeper's Daughter In this gripping stand-alone literary thriller set in the world of the award-winning...

"Once I opened VenCo, I was propelled through an entire night of charmed reading. Cherie Dimaline creates a world utterly fantastical, yet real. VenCo is funny, tense, and cracking with a dark, divine energy." ---Louise Erdrich, New York Times bestselling author of The Sentence For fans of The...

At the edge of the world, everything is intensified. Tasmania has always been a place apart. Separated from mainland Australia by the wild waters of Bass Strait, this small island carries within it a human story of extraordinary depth and consequence — one that stretches back forty thousand years to the first people who walked its mountain ranges, and forward to the battles being fought today over its ancient forests and warming seas. In Tassie: A History of Tasmania, Daniel Hardy brings the full sweep of that story to life with clarity, compassion, and an unflinching eye for the truths ...

“Both a masterpiece about the universal human condition and a masterpiece of Native American literature. . . . A book everyone should read for the joy and emotion of the language it contains.” — The Paris Review A special 50th anniversary edition of the magnificent Pulitzer Prize-winning...

"Ivan Ertlov's first mystery thriller is dark, bloody and unique. Especially the private detective is completely different from what you might expect and has a crude sense of humour. I rate it 5 out of 5 possible stars!" - The Librarian and her Books "Above all, it is an exciting, gripping near-future thriller with a cleverly placed supernatural touch. A brisk read even for those who have nothing to do with games, an explicit recommendation for readers of mystery, action thrillers and revenge thrillers." - Phantastic Reading "Step down, Jack Reacher, here comes Pete O'Brannon!" - VLP ...

One woman’s story of healing through Aboriginal principles and awakening to her own healing powers Explains principles from the 60,000-year-old Aboriginal culture of Australia that can help create transformation in your life Details her experiences participating in secret women’s...

What if the world's oldest living mythology could teach you something your phone can't? Welcome to 60,000 years of stories that refuse to die. This isn't your university's dusty mythology textbook. This is what happens when a jester crashes the sacred fire and realizes the ancestors have been laughing at our confusion this whole time. Here's what you're getting: A deep dive into Australian Aboriginal Dreamtime that treats these stories like the living, breathing wisdom they are (not museum pieces). You'll meet a Rainbow Serpent who invented consequences, a Sky Father who bounced to the ...

Drawing on ancient Aboriginal wisdom, a leading Indigenous Australian healer and an Elder show you how to find contentment, purpose, and healing by learning to reconnect with your story—and ultimately the universe. Dr. Paul Callaghan belongs to the land of the Worimi people who live north of...

When Garnet Raven was three years old, he was taken from his home on an Ojibway Indian reserve and placed in a series of foster homes. Having reached his mid-teens, he escapes at the first available opportunity, only to find himself cast adrift on the streets of the big city. Having skirted the...

Shortlisted for the 2026 Stella Prize Winner of the 2025 ARA Historical Novel Prize Shortlisted for the 2025 NiB Literary Award Based on the true story of Tasma Walton’s ancestor, a powerful, heart-wrenching novel about maternal love that endures against pitiless odds. Kidnapped by sealers and...

A deep cultural analysis of Indigenous meanings of the symbol of the snake, with all it can teach us, from Sand Talk author Tyson Yunkaporta and coauthor Megan Kelleher. The Serpent in Aboriginal stories is both creator and destroyer, dwelling between physical and spiritual worlds, between story...

Billabong Nulla-Nulla Steven is an Australian Aboriginal boy with a dream. A dream as powerful as any mans. A future life was calling but before he could step out and seek or grasp for that opportunity, he needed to meet and know his father and mother and why he had been left behind in Wyndham for so long. Left in his grandmother Gilly's care when just a month old he had no Dreamtime stories about his parents. So, when opportunity knocked, he set out to meet them and discover and endeavor to understand their walk down life's path. Venturing all over the Kimberley he meets many who know his ...

Boomerangs are far more than simple curved sticks; they are an extraordinary example of human ingenuity, blending survival, culture, science, and sport. Their history stretches back tens of thousands of years, from the mammoth-tusk hunting tools of Ice Age Europe to the sophisticated wooden designs of Aboriginal Australia. In Aboriginal society, boomerangs were essential tools for hunting, fishing, digging, and even fire-making, while also serving as canvases for art, ceremonial objects, and symbols of spiritual and cultural identity. The returning boomerang demonstrates a deep ...