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Boneta-Marie Mabo is an Eastern Torres Strait Islander descendant from the Meriam Mer speaking peoples from the island of Mer, and a Manbarra descendant of Palm Island. She was named for her much-loved grandmother, Bonita Mabo. Neta-Rie is a visual artist.

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Anita Heiss is a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of central NSW. She is one of the most prolific writers, documenting a range of Aboriginal experiences in Australia today. As Professor of Communication at the University of Queensland, she teaches creative writing, mentors students and develops the BlackWords research community. Anita is a Lifetime Ambassador of the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. She regularly visits the City of Logan for author talks.

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Aunty Dorothy Buhmann was born on Badu Island in the Western Torres Strait Islands. She has lived in Logan City for over 25 years. Many of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren also live in Logan. Aunty Dorothy gives a unique local insight into the Kalaw Lagaw Ya language.

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Through contemporary performance, Aunty Jeanette Fabila works to promote and maintain her Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, Papua New Guinean and South East Asian cultural heritage. Aunty Jeanette sees the language of dance as a connection for many ‘Stolen Generation’ peoples, who missed out on learning their own language.

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Gaja Kerry Charlton is a Go’enpul - Yagara (Yuggera) elder and a traditional owner in three local native title claims. Gaja Kerry is from a big, extended family. She grew up between Stradbroke Island and the mainland. Her career spans teaching, adult education, cultural training, social justice, community building and counselling.

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Aunty Margaret Finlay was born and raised in Mitchell South West Queensland. She is a proud Gunggari woman (Umbi). Aunty Margaret is a Director of Murrigunyah Cultural Healing Centre, Secretary for Logan District Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation for Elders, and Director on the Gunggari Native Title Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBC). She volunteers with Logan City Council Libraries as part of the Yarning with our Mob program.

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Derek Oram Sandy was born in his mother’s country of the Yerongpan clan, descending from the Yerongpan and Miguntyun clans from Brisbane and the Mununjali clan from Beaudesert. On his father’s side he carries the bloodlines of Burrigabba, Wakka Wakka, Butchulla and Durumbul. Derek grew up in the suburbs of Logan and Ipswich, learning the didgeridoo, dancing, singing and painting.

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George & Murray Watego were brothers who both joined up in 1916, and were in different units on the western front in 1917.
The brothers' stories are told by a number of their descendants.

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Gregg Dreise is a descendant of the Kamilaroi and Euahlayi people of south-west Queensland and north-west New South Wales, who speak the Gamilaraay language. He is an award winning children’ picture book author, musician and storyteller and has many family members who live in Logan City..

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Robert Ah Wing was born on Kalkadoon traditional lands, known today as Mount Isa, where the Elders spoke Kalkatungu language. Robert has had an extensive background in implementing Indigenous training education and employment. Robert gives a unique local insight into the Kalkatungu language.

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Toni works for Logan City Council Libraries and has volunteered for the Yarning with our Mob and Dreamtime Yarning programs. Toni’s mother was a proud member of the Wiradjuri nation of central New South Wales. Her father was of the Bundjalung people from the north-east corner of New South Wales. Toni gives a unique local insight into Logan Central Library’s Nyeumba-Meta collection, space and programs.

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Scrubby Creek is a special place in Logan City and well known for its wildlife. It is the setting for the children's book, Wajin: The Guardian of Scrubby Creek by Beverley and Reginald (Uncle Reg) Knox. This eBook is narrated by Uncle Reg and Beverley Knox’s daughter Missy Knox.
Uncle Reg had a long and distinguished career both as an artist and an educator, and received many awards for his art and his service to the community. He lived in Logan City for 50 years. Uncle Reg passed away in April 2020. His daughter, Missy Knox, and his wife Beverley, have given their support for the library’s stories and collections of Uncle Reg to stay in the public domain.