From Digging Sticks to Writing Sticks: Stories of Kija Women as told to Veronica Ryan

Translations by: Eileen Bray and Mary Thomas

Authors/Contributors:
Veronica Ryan, Eileen Bray, Mary Thomas

Publisher:
Catholic Education Office of Western Australia, Leederville, WA, 2001

Format:
Softcover

Pages:
328 pages, chiefly colour illustrations, maps, facsimiles, and portraits

ISBN:
0949426091

Condition:
Very Good – light shelf wear, curling to corners, owner's name crossed out on half-title page

Description:
From Digging Sticks to Writing Sticks is a powerful collection of personal stories from Kija women of the Warmun (Turkey Creek) community in Western Australia's East Kimberley region. Compiled with sensitivity and care, this volume preserves oral histories, cultural memories, and lived experiences, offering a rare and respectful insight into the lives, struggles, and resilience of Aboriginal women. The book is richly illustrated and includes maps, photographs, and facsimiles that deepen its sense of place and voice.

Includes a bibliography (pp. 323–325).

Why You’ll Love It:
This is an invaluable cultural and historical resource that honours the voices of Kija women and celebrates Indigenous knowledge, language, and storytelling traditions. It is perfect for educators, researchers, and readers seeking an authentic and heartfelt understanding of Aboriginal women’s experiences in remote Australia.