Nedingar is the story of a young child who wants to meet their Ancestors (Nedingar). The child wants to know them, learn from them and follow their ways. The child’s mother gently explains that they have already met their Ancestors, yesterday, today and tomorrow. She explains that they are everywhere in Country, walking close behind them. Beautifully illustrated by Leanne Zilman, Nedingar is a lyrical, dual language picture book from two debut Noongar creators that celebrates the beauty of Country and family.
In this episode Gregory Dobbs chats to Isobel Bevis about her own Indigenous heritage, the significance of the willy-wagtail in Noongar culture, and unlocking the door to reading and understanding a dual language picture book.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Isobel Bevis is a Wilman, Ballardong Noongar woman, born and raised in Collie, south-west of Western Australia. Currently living on Bindjareb boodja with her husband and three daughters. Isobel was raised in a large Noongar family. Growing up on Wilman Country she always had a strong connection to Minninup River where her Ancestors are resting.
