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New Indigenous Literature Festival Launches in Victoria

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A new Indigenous Literary Festival is kicking off in Victoria this week. It celebrates Aboriginal culture and authors of all kinds, from poets to comedians. Workshops will be run by acclaimed authors including Anita Heiss, Ellen van Neerven, and Kate Howarth. Featuring over 60 writers, the festival runs from Thursday 18th to Sunday 21st February.

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Monday, February 15 2016

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Featured in storyAnita Heiss- author and Wiradjuri woman, Cathie Craigie- Executive Director of The First Nations Writers NetworkJane Harrison- Festival DirectorMyles Russell Cook- Cultural Liaison and Project Manager from 'Kids Own Publishing'Nayuka Gorrie- Kurnai, Gunditjmara, Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta woman

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