Uncle Athol Compton describes himself as a Minyangbal man from Boonigah (Fingal), with family connections across the Yugumbeh and Bundjalung language groups. His story follows songlines, family, language, work, theatre, education and his return home to the Tweed.
In their own words
“It is good to know where you come from, and to where you belong.”
He speaks strongly about cultural integrity, language and knowing where you belong, and about the responsibility to carry that knowledge forward for younger generations.
This page presents a short excerpt and overview from the original Our Way Stories book. The full story remains in the book.