Thomas Mayo: Dear Son
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Together with our friends at The Torch, we are delighted to give you chance to hear Thomas Mayo talking about Dear Son, surrounded by artwork by First Nations artists.The second edition of Dear Son shares heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism. Along with his own vivid and poignant prose and poetry, author and editor Thomas Mayo invites nearly twenty contributors to write a letter to their son or father, bringing together a range of perspectives that offers the greatest celebration of First Nations manhood. This beautifully designed anthology comes at a time when First Nations peoples are starting to break free of derogatory stereotypes and find solace in their communities and cultures. Yet each contributor also has one thing in common: they all have a relative who has been terribly wronged – enslaved, raped and dispossessed – because of their Aboriginality.
The talk will be followed by a book signing.
Please note, this is a standing room only event.
Free, but bookings are essential.
The Torch is a not for profit First Peoples-led arts organisation that provides art, cultural, and arts industry support to First Peoples with lived experience of incarceration in Victoria.
Date
Saturday 3 October 2026 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM (UTC+10)Location
The Torch
46 Elgin St, Carlton Victoria 3053
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