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2 unusual facts about Gurindji people


Gurindji

Gurindji people The Australian Aboriginal people in the Kalkaringi (Wave Hill) region

Mum Shirl

In 1970, Smith, along with Ken Brindle, and Chicka and Elsa Dixon, were the guiding force behind a group of young Aboriginal men and women who were involved in the campaign for land rights by the Gurindji people.


Union of Australian Women

In 1970, the UAW were active in aiding the Roper River People's land rights claim and then in September 1971 they similarly aided the Gurindji people.


see also

Gurindji

Gurindji language the traditional Australian Aboriginal language of the Gurindji people

Samuel Vestey, 3rd Baron Vestey

Vestey's battle with the native Australian Gurindji people over working conditions and native land claims was chronicled in Paul Kelly's song, "From Little Things Big Things Grow" originally released on the 1991 Paul Kelly & The Messengers' album Comedy.