Hazel Brown

About The Author

Hazel Brown is the senior female Elder of an extended Noongar clan, is well known in the Noongar community and has earned its respect for her knowledge of language and culture. She has worked extensively as a rural labourer and was an inaugural member of the Metropolitan Commission of Elders. Hazel is a registered Native Title Claimant. In 2005 Hazel co-authored the publication Kayang and Me with Kim Scott and has subsequently attended conferences and presented talks on her life, country, language and stories.

Books by Hazel Brown

Yira Boornak Nyininy

An old story retold

By Wirlomin Noongar Language and Stories, Hazel Brown and Kim Scott
This story comes from the wise and ancient language of the First People of the Western Australian south coast. Left stranded in a tree by his wife, a Noongar man has to rely on his Wadjela friend to help him back down. Yira Boornak Nyininy is a story of forgiveness and friendship.
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