{"title":"Helen Napurrurla Morton","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the esteemed works of Helen Napurrurla Morton. As a significant contributor to the fields of Education and Reference, Helen Napurrurla Morton provides valuable insights into the rich tapestry of Indigenous Australian cultures and traditions through her writings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eYawulyu\u003c\/em\u003e, offers a profound exploration of traditional knowledge and practices, providing readers with an educational and enlightening perspective. This book, along with others in Morton's repertoire, is celebrated for its detailed documentation and respectful portrayal of cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are an academic, student, or simply a curious reader, Helen Napurrurla Morton's books are a valuable resource for expanding your understanding of Indigenous Australian culture and the importance of preserving these narratives for future generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into our selection of her works and discover the wisdom and insights that Helen Napurrurla Morton has to offer.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yawulyu-by-lucy-nampijinpa-martin-9781922102812","title":"Yawulyu","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarlpiri people commemorate and maintain their relationship with their ancestors and the natural order of the cosmos by re-enacting the events of the Jukurrpa (the Dreaming). They do this, in part, by painting up while singing pertinent songs, as well as performing dances and ritual actions sanctioned by the Jukurrpa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom May 1981 to June 1982, ethnochoreologist Megan Morais lived in Willowra in the Northern Territory, working with the Warlpiri community. The Warlpiri women and Megan worked as an impromptu team documenting their dances as performed in yawulyu women's ceremony as well as documenting traditional movement patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarlpiri women in Willowra generously and with trust, shared their music, songs, dances, designs and associated knowledge of yawulyu which is now being returned to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA recent collaboration between Megan and musicologist Myfany Turpin and the Willowra community has resulted in \u003cem\u003eYawulyu\u003c\/em\u003e, which provides the means for current and future generations to access the knowledge shared by the Warlpiri women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWomen of land-owning groups who have inherited sovereignty, and other important women in the community, have granted permission to publish the designs, songs and jukurrpa stories in this book. More than that, they urged publication so they would have a resource to teach their children and grandchildren. The co-authors each contributed to the book according to their authority, knowledge and strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProceeds from sales of this book will be returned to the Warlpiri community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083095884012,"sku":"9781922102812","price":252.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9439243482872.jpg?v=1765281287"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/helen-napurrurla-morton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}