First Nations

The Waugal and the Swan

The Waugal and the Swan

The Waugal and the Swan: The story of a riverJill Worsley This is a story of a river. Now called ...

The Waugal and the Swan: The story of a riverJill Worsley This is a story of a river. Now called the Swan, the river was known to the local Nyungar people as the Durbal Yaragan. The Nyungar had used the river and its environs for thousands of years, but in 1650 they witnessed the arrival of the first European ships off the coast, an event that was eventually to bring big changes to their way life. In this book, Western Australian maritime historian, Jill Worsley, explores the traditional use ...

$12.50

Makuru Season Print Makuru Season Print

Makuru Season Print

From Djarliny's Noongar Six Seasons collection 'Makuru Season' "Makuru is one of the six Noongar ...

From Djarliny's Noongar Six Seasons collection 'Makuru Season' "Makuru is one of the six Noongar seasons and represents the months of June and July. It is the season that is known as the first rain and the fertility season. Clouds, thunder and lightning dance across the sky during the season of Makuru, and at the beginning of Djilba season. The Makuru season is now at the peak of the rain and cold weather. Due to the reliability of the water supply, Noongar people moved to inland hunting area...

$195.00