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Marji Hill
Marji Hill is a multi-talented individual with a rich background in business, research, and coaching. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the literary and artistic...view moreMarji Hill is a multi-talented individual with a rich background in business, research, and coaching. She has established herself as a prominent figure in the literary and artistic realms.Her journey into the world of Reconciliation and education began during her tenure as a Research Fellow in Education at the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies in Canberra. Marji's extensive body of work spanning over seventy books, predominantly focuses on Australia's First Nations people.Among her notable publications is the seminal bibliography Black Australia. She was Project Coordinator for the official Australian Government publication on First Nations people, Australian Aboriginal Culture. Collaborating with esteemed figures such as Al Grassby, Marji co-authored Six Australian Battlefields, an exploration of Australia's hidden history published by Angus and Robertson and later by Allen & Unwin.In 2000, Marji together with Alex Barlow published the nine-volume Macmillan Encyclopedia of Australia's Aboriginal Peoples, cementing her status as a leading authority in Indigenous studies. Her commitment to social justice is further exemplified in The Apology: Saying Sorry To The Stolen Generations. In recent years, Marji has expanded her literary repertoire to encompass self-improvement and self-help genres, offering insights into staying young, growing old, and finding inspiration from the natural world.Outside of her literary pursuits, Marji's passion for painting has been a lifelong endeavour. Trained formally at the ANU School of Art & Design in the 1980s, she has showcased her works in numerous solo and group exhibitions. Notably, her painting "Jupiter's Lucky Strike" commemorates the discovery of gold by First Nations boy Jupiter Mosman.Marji's artistic talents have garnered acclaim both nationally and internationally, with her paintings gracing private collections worldwide and being featured in institutions such as the Art Gallery of Ballarat and the Australian Catholic University collections.A seasoned traveller, Marji has journeyed extensively, offering her expertise as a consultant and motivational speaker while nurturing her artistic endeavours. She continues to inspire through her writing, painting, coaching, and publishing leaving an indelible mark on both the literary and artistic landscapes.view less
Books by Marji Hill
Inspired by Country: An Artist's Journey Back to Nature Landscape Painting with Gouache Blood Gold: Native Police, Bushrangers, and Law and Order on the Goldfields Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGates of Gold: The Discovery of Gold, its Legacy and its Contribution to Australian Identity Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAustralian Paintings: Artworks by Marji Hill Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGold and the Chinese: Racism, Riots and Protest on the Australian Goldfields Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGhosts of Gold: The Life and Times of Jupiter Mosman Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsShadows of Gold: Eureka and the Birth of Australian Democracy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings