Aunty Viv Laurie
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Aunty Viv Laurie

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Aunty Vivienne Dorothy Laurie King describes herself as a Yaegl woman and a Bundjalung woman. Her story carries memories of Ulgundahi Island, Yamba, Nimbin, family, movement between places, work and community life.

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In their own words

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“I am a Yaegl woman and a Bundjalung woman.”

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She recalls being raised around old people, learning how to fish and live from Country, and the ways family and community knowledge helped shape her life.

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This page presents a short excerpt and overview from the original Our Way Stories book. The full story remains in the book.