Sister Girl: Reflections on Tiddaism, Identity and Reconciliation
Description
The pieces in this seminal collection represent almost four decades of writing by historian and activist Jackie Huggins. These essays, speeches, and interviews combine both the public and the personal in a bold trajectory tracing one Murri woman’s journey towards self-discovery and human understanding. As a widely respected cultural educator and analyst, Huggins offers an Aboriginal view of the history, values, and struggles of Indigenous people. Sister Girl reflects on many important and timely topics, including identity, activism, leadership, and reconciliation. It challenges accepted notions of the appropriateness of mainstream feminism in Aboriginal society and of white historians writing Indigenous history. Jackie Huggins’ words, then and now, offer wisdom, urgency and hope.
Praise for Sister Girl: Reflections on Tiddaism, Identity and Reconciliation
‘Classic writing from a renowned Blak historian.’ —Melissa Lucashenko
‘A book we all need to read. It challenges, inspires, and reminds us that change happens when we have the courage to act.’ —June Oscar AO, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner
‘Powerful words and ideas from this inspiring woman, my long-time friend and Sista.’ —Pat Anderson AO, Chair, Lowitja Institute
‘I encourage everyone to read this book by a fellow strong Bidjara Woman that I’m very proud to call Sister Girl.’ —Keelen Mailman, author of The Power of Bones