Simply Ing

Simply Ing

Nellie, Helen Ing; O'Brien, Margaret

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Born Ellie Nellie on an Aboriginal reserve in Western Australia's south west, she was nicknamed Ing by her family. Removed from her loving parents under government policy at the age of five, Ing was placed in a mission and denied her heritage. Her name was changed to Helen, and she needed all her strength to survive. When Ing's parents died, she had the responsibility of her younger brother and sister. Returning to her community on a nearby reserve when the mission closed, Ing learnt what it meant to be Noongar after being brought up as a whitefella. Her family taught her culture and language. Ing has lived through many family tragedies. Her honest experiences reflect her indomitable spirit and give insight into the lives of Aboriginal people.

Author:   Nellie, Helen Ing; O'Brien, Margaret
Publisher:   Magabala Books
ISBN:  

9781925360899


Publication Date:   01 May 2018
Bind Format:   Paperback
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This item is in stock and will be dispatched immediately.

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Born Ellie Nellie on an Aboriginal reserve in Western Australia's south west, she was nicknamed Ing by her family. Removed from her loving parents under government policy at the age of five, Ing was placed in a mission and denied her heritage. Her name was changed to Helen, and she needed all her strength to survive. When Ing's parents died, she had the responsibility of her younger brother and sister. Returning to her community on a nearby reserve when the mission closed, Ing learnt what it meant to be Noongar after being brought up as a whitefella. Her family taught her culture and language. Ing has lived through many family tragedies. Her honest experiences reflect her indomitable spirit and give insight into the lives of Aboriginal people.

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Author:   Nellie, Helen Ing; O'Brien, Margaret
Publisher:   Magabala Books
ISBN:  

9781925360899


Publication Date:   01 May 2018
Bind Format:   Paperback
Availability:  
This item is in stock and will be dispatched immediately.
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