Finding the Heart of the Nation 2nd edition

The Journey of the Uluru Statement from the Heart Continues

Thomas Mayo

• Publisher: Hardie Grant Explore
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN:
  9781741178210
• eBook ISBN:
  9781743589526
• Topic: Social Sciences
• Subtopic: Civil Rights in Law
• Index: Social Sciences

In this updated edition of the bestselling book, Finding the Heart of the Nation, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander author Thomas Mayo gets behind the politics and legal speak to explain why the Uluru Statement from the Heart is an invitation to all Australians.
 
Australia is set to vote on a referendum to enshrine a First Nations voice in the constitution as a result of the 2022 federal election. In this book, Thomas focuses on the stories of First Nations People, including some new voices, looking at the truth of our past and present, and hopes for a better future. Importantly, he shares with you – the Australian public – how we all have the power to make change. The campaign for Voice Treaty Truth, starting with a referendum, is an opportunity to right some of the wrongs, give First Nations People a seat at the table, and to recognise that we are a nation with over 60,000 years of continuous culture.

Completing his writing just after the 2022 federal election, Thomas has included a new introduction and conclusion, as well as a call to action for all Australians. Now in a paperback format, this collection of stories offers hope and tells us how we, as Australians, may find our collective heart.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Dedication
• Contents
• The Uluru Statement from the Heart
• Introduction to the second edition
• An Invitation to Listen
• Kunturu Kulini – Rachel Perkins
• Dreaming Together – Rene Kulitja
• From All Parts of the Southern Sky
• My Journey – Thomas Mayor
• Joining the Road to Uluru
• A Constitutional Moment at Uluru
• Voice, Treaty, Truth
• The Voices
• On the Way: Kata Tjuta
• Djawa Yunupingu, Gumatj Yolŋu, Northern Territory
• Wayne Kurnorth, Larrakia, Northern Territory
• On the Way: Garma
• Robert Roy, Gurindji, Northern Territory
• On the Way: Jimparrak
• Rosie Smiler, Gurindji, Northern Territory
• On the Way: Lombadina
• Nolan Hunter, Bardi, Jawi and Yaruwu, Western Australia
• On the Way: Yule River
• David Collard, Whadjak Ballardong Noongar, Western Australia
• On the Way: The Hungry Mile
• Allan Murray, Wiradjuri, Yorta Yorta and Gamilaroi, New South Wales
• Teela Reid, Wiradjuri and Wailwan, New South Wales
• Gargu Kanai, Italaig, Ipkai and Garrawa, Torres Strait
• Elverina Johnson, Gunggandji, Queensland
• On the Way: Uluru, We Look To You
• Jill Gallagher, Gunditjmara, Victoria
• Janine Coombs, Wotjobaluk, Victoria
• Rodney Dillon, Palawa, Tasmania
• On the Way: A Postal Tube
• Darlene Mansell, Moon Bird and Pakana, Tasmania
• Lavene Ngatokorua, Adnyamathanha and Wangkangurru, South Australia
• On the Way: Sacred Heart
• Gabriel Bani, Wagedagam Kabuai, Torres Strait
• On the Way: Old T. I.
• Pedro Stephen, Ugaramle, Torres Strait
• Barbara Shaw, Kaytetye, Arrernte, Warlpiri and Warumungu, Northern Territory
• Danny Glover, Actor and Humanitarian
• Dean Parkin, Quandamooka
• Professor Marcia Langton AM, Anthropologist, Yiman and Pitjara, Queensland
• Sammy Wilson, Tjama Uluru, Anangu, Northern Territory
• Now Walk With Us
• Visit if Welcome, Respect Always, and Learn!
• Further Reading
• About the Author
• Acknowledgements
• Artwork by Shayla Mayor
• Copyright Page