Book, Barlow, Alex et al, Bosses ourselves : the story of Aboriginal self-government, 2001

Physical description

32 p. : col. ill., maps, ports. ; 28 cm.

Summary

Aboriginal self-government in the past and at present is related. A well presented book suitable for upper primary/early secondary students. In this book, the story of Aboriginal self-government, then and now, is told. Read about the traditional importance to Aboriginal people of their senior men and women and how the arrival of European settlers disrupted forever the way Aboriginal people organised their society and governed themselves. Learn about the struggle of Aboriginal people for the right to self-determination and about the role of bodies such as ATSIC. -- Back cover.

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