"Living on Stolen Land" By Ambelin Kwaymullina
You are on Indigenous lands,
swimming in Indigenous waters,
looking up at Indigenous skies.
Living on Stolen Land is a powerful, poetic, and timely exploration of Australia's colonial present. Written in a prose-poetry style, this book offers a clear and compelling deconstruction of the myths that underpin Australian nationhood, while amplifying First Nations truths about sovereignty, time, and identity.
Ambelin Kwaymullina challenges readers to confront uncomfortable realities and rethink their place on Indigenous Country. This work goes beyond simple explanation — it provokes, educates, and invites meaningful reflection about the legacy of colonisation and the possibilities of justice and reconciliation.
This is a vital read for anyone seeking to understand First Nations perspectives and engage more deeply with the need for decolonisation in Australia.
- ISBN: 9781925936247
- ISBN-10: 1925936244
- Audience: General
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Number Of Pages: 64
- Published: 1st July 2020
- Publisher: Magabala Books
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 18 x 9 x 1
- Weight (kg): 0.1
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About Ambelin Kwaymullina
About Ambelin Kwaymullina
Ambelin Kwaymullina is an Aboriginal writer and artist from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region in Western Australia. She shares stories across a range of forms - picture books, novels, essays and poetry - drawing on her deep cultural knowledge and strong connection to Country.
Her work often explores themes of identity, belonging and caring for the land, offering powerful insights for readers of all ages. Ambelin’s books have received national recognition, winning awards such as the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and the Aurealis Award, and continue to spark important conversations about culture, community and future generations.
Ambelin Kwaymullina is an Aboriginal writer and artist from the Palyku people of the Pilbara region in Western Australia. She shares stories across a range of forms - picture books, novels, essays and poetry - drawing on her deep cultural knowledge and strong connection to Country.
Her work often explores themes of identity, belonging and caring for the land, offering powerful insights for readers of all ages. Ambelin’s books have received national recognition, winning awards such as the Victorian Premier's Literary Award and the Aurealis Award, and continue to spark important conversations about culture, community and future generations.