"luwa tara luwa waypa" By Dave Mangenner Gough, Samantha Campbell (Illustrator)
Niyakara is leaving the village to hunt tara, kangaroo.
On his mind is the chief's daughter, Tuminana, who is at the water with the women, collecting shells and working.
But down on the beach, Niyakara hears three thuds...
boom boom boom
With rhythmic intensity, luwa tara luwa waypa tells the captivating story of Niyakara's journey from boy to man, a story of courage and transformation.
Dave Mangenner Gough's powerful words and Samantha Campbell's expressive artwork bring to vivid life the ancestral spirit and enduring strength of the Palawa people of Tasmania.
- ISBN: 9781922752062ISBN-10: 1922752061
- Format: Hardcover
- Language: English
- Published: 1st July 2022
- Publisher: Aboriginal Studies Press
- Country of Publication: AU
- Dimensions (cm): 27 x 25 x 1.5
- Weight (kg): 0.49
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About Dave Mangenner Gough
About Dave Mangenner Gough
Dave Mangenner Gough is a respected Trawlwoolway man of the Palawa Nation in Tasmania. As a cultural educator, speaker, and storyteller, he is passionate about sharing the language, history, and resilience of his people. Dave’s work spans across education, film, performance, and writing, where he champions cultural revival and representation of First Nations voices from Lutruwita/Tasmania.
He is also known for leading Welcome to Country ceremonies, mentoring youth, and developing culturally immersive experiences that help bridge understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities.
Dave Mangenner Gough is a respected Trawlwoolway man of the Palawa Nation in Tasmania. As a cultural educator, speaker, and storyteller, he is passionate about sharing the language, history, and resilience of his people. Dave’s work spans across education, film, performance, and writing, where he champions cultural revival and representation of First Nations voices from Lutruwita/Tasmania.
He is also known for leading Welcome to Country ceremonies, mentoring youth, and developing culturally immersive experiences that help bridge understanding between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities.