{"title":"Marilyn Nampijinpa Martin","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of \u003cstrong\u003eMarilyn Nampijinpa Martin\u003c\/strong\u003e, an esteemed author and cultural educator. Embark on a fascinating journey through her writings, which provide deep insights into the rich traditions and cultural practices of the Indigenous Australian communities, with a special focus on their unique educational perspectives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMarilyn Nampijinpa Martin is renowned for her ability to convey the intricacies of \u003cem\u003eYawulyu\u003c\/em\u003e (a women’s ceremonial dancing and storytelling tradition), offering readers a captivating glimpse into the cultural heritage of the Warlpiri people. Her works serve not only as educational resources but as preservers of tradition, bridging the gap between ancient customs and contemporary understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're exploring these works for personal enlightenment or as a resource for educational pursuits, Marilyn’s writing is sure to provide a profound and enriching reading experience. Discover a world where stories are a tool for learning and cultural preservation, making every book a treasure of knowledge and heritage.\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\/marilyn-nampijinpa-martin.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}