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'Truth-Telling Through Fiction’: Anita Heiss in Conversation

Where
Museum of Sydney
Museum of Sydney
Cnr Phillip and Bridge Streets , Sydney NSW 2000
When

Thursday 24 July from 6pm to 7pm

Free, registrations required

Join award-winning writer Dr Anita Heiss in conversation with journalist Nicole Abadee to explore truth-telling in First Nations fiction.

A proud member of the Wiradyuri Nation of central NSW, Anita’s historical fiction novels Barbed Wire and Cherry Blossoms, Bila Yarrudhanggalangdhuray and Dirrayawadha (Rise Up) tell epic stories steeped in language, culture and Country. This wide-ranging discussion will consider how fiction gives powerful insights into the reality of First Nations lives and helps build understanding between white and black Australia.

On the night, you will also learn about Towards Truth, a groundbreaking truth-telling project developed in response to the Uluru Statement from the Heart. A partnership between the Justice and Equity Centre and the UNSW Indigenous Law Centre, Towards Truth shows how laws and government decisions have impacted First Nations people since colonisation began. Bold in scope and forensic in execution, Towards Truth is changing how we understand our history and the Australian colonial project.

Before the talk, attendees are invited to a private viewing of the Seeing Sydney, Knowing Country exhibition between 5pm and 5.45pm. The presentation will be followed by a book signing with Anita Heiss and an opportunity to meet the Towards Truth team.

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