Karu: Growing Up Gurindji

By Felicity Meakins, Topsy Dodd Ngarnjal, Biddy Wavehill Yamawurr, et al.

Discover the rich cultural heritage of the Gurindji people through their unique child-rearing practices.

Karu: Growing Up Gurindji offers a rare glimpse into the traditions and customs of the Gurindji community in Northern Australia. Through the voices of Gurindji women, this volume explores the spiritual and practical aspects of raising children, from bush medicines to Dreamtime stories.

This book is for anyone interested in: Indigenous studiesCultural anthropologyLinguistic documentation Learn how Gurindji mothers, grandmothers, and community members dedicate their lives to shaping the next generation, preserving their language and culture for years to come. Experience the deep connection to country and family that defines Gurindji life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1925581837
• ISBN13: 9781925581836
• Release Date: August 2019
• Publisher: Spinifex Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 11.5" x 8.2"