The National Museum of Australia came to the Pilliga to capture stories about this extraordinary alliance, while it is happening. Gomeroi women Deborah Briggs explains how she would like historians to understand her and this time in history, That I proudly stood for my country to save my culture and my heritage and future generations. That I proudly did what Biami (you know him as God) created me for - to be a protector of country. That I give it to the mines and the government and that I stood and made, with the others, making history… I guess I’m just a proud Gomeroi women that loves her Country Thank you Deb for all you do! A full account of Cameron Muirs visit to North West NSW to document the Pilliga campaign can be found here; pateblog.nma.gov.au/2014/07/30/toxic-tales-from-the-pilliga/ https://youtube/watch?v=TVkYvUrUZxE#t=90
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 09:45:54 +0000
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