Aboriginal recognition essay
There are many Indigenous Australians that have made a significant impact on Australian society. These people stood up for their rights and made their voices heard. Every action they made was because of the strong belief they had for their rights, culture and people.
Pemulwuy, of the Eora tribe, was one of the first Aborigines to stand up for his land and people. He strongly believed in his culture and fought for his rights as an indigenous Australian. He fought against the Europeans to save his people's land. He carried out a war against the white invaders from 1780 to 1802. Pemulwuy was captured in 1797 and managed to escape. He was wounded, survived and continued fighting. After another 5 years of fighting for his land he was ambushed and shot dead by the Europeans. His head was cut off and sent to England.
Maria Locke, daughter of Yarramundi, was the first female to be placed in the Native Institute at Paramatta in 1815. She was from the Darug tribe. She topped all the students in her year, beating 100 European and 20 Aboriginal students to receive the Cheif prize from the Native Institute. Maria was the first Aboriginal woman to officially marry a European man. When she married Robert Locke she was entitled to his land. After his death she received his land grant, but was given less than she was entitled to. Maria petitioned Governor Darling to attempt gaining her and her families rightful amount of land, this was unheard of, as she was an Aboriginal woman.
Kath Walker was a poet. Kath's Aboriginal name was Oodgeroo Noonuccal. She was Australia's first Indigenous poet to gain recognition from around the world. During the 1960s, Walker began campaigning for equality. She travelled the world fighting for the rights of Australia's Indigenous people.
Cathy Freeman is an Olympic medalist. Her greatest achievement was being the first Aboriginal to win an Olympic gold medal. Freeman was further honoured by being given a vital role at the Sydney
Pemulwuy, of the Eora tribe, was one of the first Aborigines to stand up for his land and people. He strongly believed in his culture and fought for his rights as an indigenous Australian. He fought against the Europeans to save his people's land. He carried out a war against the white invaders from 1780 to 1802. Pemulwuy was captured in 1797 and managed to escape. He was wounded, survived and continued fighting. After another 5 years of fighting for his land he was ambushed and shot dead by the Europeans. His head was cut off and sent to England.
Maria Locke, daughter of Yarramundi, was the first female to be placed in the Native Institute at Paramatta in 1815. She was from the Darug tribe. She topped all the students in her year, beating 100 European and 20 Aboriginal students to receive the Cheif prize from the Native Institute. Maria was the first Aboriginal woman to officially marry a European man. When she married Robert Locke she was entitled to his land. After his death she received his land grant, but was given less than she was entitled to. Maria petitioned Governor Darling to attempt gaining her and her families rightful amount of land, this was unheard of, as she was an Aboriginal woman.
Kath Walker was a poet. Kath's Aboriginal name was Oodgeroo Noonuccal. She was Australia's first Indigenous poet to gain recognition from around the world. During the 1960s, Walker began campaigning for equality. She travelled the world fighting for the rights of Australia's Indigenous people.
Cathy Freeman is an Olympic medalist. Her greatest achievement was being the first Aboriginal to win an Olympic gold medal. Freeman was further honoured by being given a vital role at the Sydney