My Country
The Life of Irene Davey
$31.20
- Paperback
- Release Date
24 November 2026
Summary
Born on Bardi Country and raised between Bulgin and Sunday Island, Irene Davey has witnessed extraordinary change across humanity and the Kimberley. From fishing the reefs with her grandmothers, learning language around evening fires, navigating mission life, raising a family and becoming a respected cultural leader, Irene’s story is one of strength, humour and unwavering connection to Country. Rich with family history, traditional knowledge and memories passed down through generations, My Country; the life of Irene Davey is both a personal memoir and a gift to future generations. Told with warmth and honesty, Irene Davey’s story reminds us that culture lives through those who carry it forward.
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781922864956 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1922864951 |
| Author: | Irene Davey, Marilyn Metta |
| Publisher: | Magabala Books |
| Imprint: | Magabala Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Release Date: | 24 November 2026 |
| Weight: | 300g |
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Irene Davey
Irene Davey is a Bardi Elder whose life spans a remarkable period of cultural continuity and social change in the Kimberley. Born on Country and raised among the strong women and men who shaped her understanding of Bardi Law, language and kinship, Irene has become a respected custodian of cultural knowledge and community history. Through sharing her story, she honours the generations who came before her and creates a lasting legacy for those yet to come.
Marilyn Metta is the Director & Founder of The Metis Centre. Marilyn is a human rights educator, practitioner and advocate who is passionate about addressing gender inequality and the safety and wellbeing of women & children. She has published widely on intimate abuse and family violence, trauma recovery and feminist research methodologies.
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