Publisher's synopsis
Oodgeroo’s writing is often a provocative and passionate plea for justice. My People is a collection of poetry and prose and a reminder of Oodgeroo’s contribution to indigenous culture and the journey to reconciliation.
Oodgeroo’s writing is often a provocative and passionate plea for justice. My People is a collection of poetry and prose and a reminder of Oodgeroo’s contribution to indigenous culture and the journey to reconciliation.
Oodgeroo (meaning ‘paperbark tree’) of the Noonuccal people of Stradbroke Island was known as Kath Walker until she returned to her language name in 1988 as a sign of protest against Australia’s Bicentenary celebrations and as a symbol of pride in an Aboriginal heritage.
Author Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Kath Walker)
Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Date of Publication 1970
ISBN 9780731407408 (print)
Category Poetry