Abstract
Many members of the Stolen Generations have now told their stories in autobiographies, films or interviews. One of the most powerful stories is that of Auntie Nancy de Vries, born in Barkindji country, near Bourke, in 1931. I chose her story because, despite her terrible experiences as a child, she remained an indomitable optimist. Despite her lack of formal education as a child, she was a wonderful historian and storyteller. Although she never embraced her mother in the way that one day she imagined and hoped that she would, she raised her own children and grandchildren as proud Aboriginal citizens of Australia. I chose her story because for many years I worked with Auntie Nancy in finding her family and because I admired her immensely.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Nelson Aboriginal Studies |
| Editors | Allison Cadzow, John Maynard |
| Place of Publication | South Melbourne, Vic. |
| Publisher | Cengage Learning |
| Pages | 53-63 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780170196284 |
| Publication status | Published - 2011 |
Keywords
- Vries
- Nancy de
- stolen generations (Australia)
- Aboriginal Australians