Oodgeroo Noonuccal, born Kathleen Mabo Gilmore, was an Australian Aboriginal poet, writer, and activist. Born on November 3, 1920, and passing away on September 16, 1993, she made significant contributions to the Australian Aboriginal cultural movement through her poetry and literary works. Oodgeroo Noonuccal's writings not only showcased the richness of Aboriginal culture but also advocated for Aboriginal rights and national identity.
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“Let no-one say the past is dead, the past is all about us and within.”
Source: The dawn is at hand: selected poems