Tag: Tamils in Australia

1. Photographs, favours and mango leaves.

   Each time I set out to collect an oral history I prepare for an adventure, not only because of the narrative that awaits my attention but also the excitement of travelling to the interview location and observing the setting.  Why is the interview setting or sense of place important in collecting oral history? I often […]

   blogs-test.unimelb.edu.au/childrefugees-test/2016/09/01/photographs-favours-and-mango-leaves

2. Tamils remember May 2009

   As 18 May* is approaching I decided to write this short blog about the oral history narratives of young individuals who were involved in political campaigns which aimed to spread awareness about the plight of Tamils during the final stages of Sri Lanka’s decades long civil war.  In addition, I felt that it was important […]

   blogs-test.unimelb.edu.au/childrefugees-test/2016/05/15/tamils-remember-may-2009