{"title":"Gay'wu Group of Women","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the profound wisdom and cultural richness of the Gay'wu Group of Women through their insightful publications, such as the notable \u003cem\u003eSongspirals\u003c\/em\u003e. This unique collection offers a deep dive into Indigenous knowledge, bringing to the forefront the voices and stories of Yolŋu women from north-east Arnhem Land. Perfectly suited for readers interested in Education \u0026amp; Reference, these books provide a rare opportunity to engage with an ancient cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gay'wu Group of Women, also known as the 'Dilly Bag' group, collaborate to share the interconnectedness of life, law, and land through the power of storytelling. Their works are not only educational but also transformative, inviting readers to see the world through a different lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough their narratives, the Gay'wu Group of Women invite you to reflect on the importance of listening and understanding cross-cultural perspectives. Whether you are looking to expand your knowledge or gain a deeper appreciation of Indigenous cultures, this collection promises to enrich your reading experience with authenticity and heartfelt insight.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"songspirals-by-ritjilili-ganambarr-9781760633219","title":"Songspirals","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eJoint winner of the 2020 Prime Minister's Award for Non-Fiction.\u003cbr\u003eShortlisted for the 2020 Victorian Premier's Award for Non-Fiction.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe want you to come with us on our journey, our journey of songspirals. Songspirals are the essence of people in this land, the essence of every clan. We belong to the land and it belongs to us. We sing to the land, sing about the land. We are that land. It sings to us.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAboriginal Australian cultures are the oldest living cultures on earth, and at the heart of Aboriginal cultures is song. These ancient narratives of landscape have often been described as a means of navigating across vast distances without a map, but they are much, much more than this. Songspirals are sung by Aboriginal people to awaken Country, to make and remake the life-giving connections between people and place. Songspirals are radically different ways of understanding the relationship people can have with the landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor Yolngu people from North East Arnhem Land, women and men play different roles in bringing songlines to life, yet the vast majority of what has been published is about men's place in songlines. \u003ci\u003eSongspirals\u003c\/i\u003e is a rare opportunity for outsiders to experience Aboriginal women's role in crying the songlines in a very authentic and direct form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eSongspirals\u003c\/i\u003e are Life. These are cultural words from wise women. As an Aboriginal woman this is profound to learn. As a human being \u003ci\u003eSongspirals\u003c\/i\u003e is an absolute privilege to read.\" - Ali Cobby Eckermann, Yankunytjatjara poet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"To read \u003ci\u003eSongspirals\u003c\/i\u003e is to change the way you see, think and feel this country.\" – Clare Wright, award-winning historian and author\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A rare and intimate window into traditional women's cultural life and their visceral connection to Country. A generous invitation for the rest of us.\" – Kerry O'Brien, Walkley Award-winning journalist\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082579165420,"sku":"9781760633219","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/23719133482814.jpg?v=1765275730"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/gaywu-group-of-women.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}