Books You Must Read
Tuesday 29 March
11.30am AEDT/11.00am SA/10.30am Qld/10.00am NT/8.30am WA
“As a boy in school, I was taught that my forefathers were unintelligent and inhuman, while my white friends were taught that their forefathers were great explorers, builders, inventors and our saviours.” Thomas Mayor
Dear Son shares heartfelt letters written by First Nations men about life, masculinity, love, culture and racism. This beautifully designed anthology gives cause for critical reflection by educators at a time when First Nations peoples are starting to break free of derogatory stereotypes and find solace in their communities and cultures.
Thomas Mayor is a Torres Strait Islander man born on Larrakia country in Darwin. As an advocate for the Uluru Statement from the Heart, Thomas travelled Australia for 18 months carrying the sacred canvas and garnering support for the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Thomas is the author of Finding The Heart of The Nation, Dear Son and the children’s books - Finding Our Heart and Freedom Day.
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Zoom Webinar - details to be emailed upon booking (check junk email if in doubt)
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