{"title":"Megan Morais","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Megan Morais collection, where the profound elegance of education and culture is given a vibrant voice. Megan Morais is an author renowned for her insightful exploration of indigenous knowledge and practices. Her works, such as the poignant \u003cem\u003eYawulyu\u003c\/em\u003e, provide readers with a captivating glimpse into the intersection of tradition and learning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMorais expertly navigates themes of cultural heritage and education, offering valuable perspectives that are both enlightening and thought-provoking. Her contributions to the fields of Education \u0026amp; Reference not only educate but also invite readers to engage with diverse viewpoints and deepen their understanding of the world around them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid learner, an educator, or someone fascinated by cultural narratives, Megan Morais’ collection is a treasure trove of knowledge waiting to be discovered. Dive into her books and enrich your mind with stories that resonate across cultural boundaries.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"yawulyu-by-lucy-nampijinpa-martin-9781922102812","title":"Yawulyu","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWarlpiri people commemorate and maintain their relationship with their ancestors and the natural order of the cosmos by re-enacting the events of the Jukurrpa (the Dreaming). They do this, in part, by painting up while singing pertinent songs, as well as performing dances and ritual actions sanctioned by the Jukurrpa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom May 1981 to June 1982, ethnochoreologist Megan Morais lived in Willowra in the Northern Territory, working with the Warlpiri community. The Warlpiri women and Megan worked as an impromptu team documenting their dances as performed in yawulyu women's ceremony as well as documenting traditional movement patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWarlpiri women in Willowra generously and with trust, shared their music, songs, dances, designs and associated knowledge of yawulyu which is now being returned to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA recent collaboration between Megan and musicologist Myfany Turpin and the Willowra community has resulted in \u003cem\u003eYawulyu\u003c\/em\u003e, which provides the means for current and future generations to access the knowledge shared by the Warlpiri women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWomen of land-owning groups who have inherited sovereignty, and other important women in the community, have granted permission to publish the designs, songs and jukurrpa stories in this book. More than that, they urged publication so they would have a resource to teach their children and grandchildren. The co-authors each contributed to the book according to their authority, knowledge and strengths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eProceeds from sales of this book will be returned to the Warlpiri community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47083095884012,"sku":"9781922102812","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9439243482872.jpg?v=1765281287"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/megan-morais.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}