Author(s): Mary Colson

First Nations

This beautifully illustrated book gives an introduction to the fascinating and ancient cultures of Australia's Indigenous people. Discover Aboriginal approaches to arts and performance and find out about important beliefs, traditions, and customs. Find out about the role of family and community and explore how cultures are changing and developing in the 21st century. Each chapter focuses on a different aspect of culture, with fact boxes providing more detailed information on life for young aborigines and biographies of key figures. Word banks, a timeline, a cultural map and suggestions for further research are also included.