Greater Shepparton: Aboriginal Street Art Project
In 2016, Greater Shepparton City Council came up with an idea to celebrate the local Aboriginal people and their culture through street art. Street art has become quite prevalent in Northern Victoria and if Greater Shepparton was to commence a street art project, it would be pertinent that the project links back to Greater Shepparton […]
Aunty Elizabeth Morgan-Hoffman
Elizabeth Maud Morgan-Hoffmann A determined achiever who prioritised the welfare of women and children. SOURCE: https://www.aboriginalvictoria.vic.gov.au/elizabeth-maud-morgan-hoffmann Inducted: 2017 Yorta Yorta Elder, Elizabeth Morgan, dedicated herself to improving the lives of her people. Known as Aunty Liz or Yarmauk to her grandchildren, Elizabeth was born in 1927 at Cummeragunja Aboriginal Station, along the Murray River in […]
Aunty Geraldine Briggs AO
Geraldine Briggs AO A tireless campaigner for human rights SOURCE: https://www.aboriginalvictoria.vic.gov.au/geraldine-briggs-ao Inducted:2011 Geraldine Briggs rose from tenacious activist to dignified Yorta Yorta Elder. She was an inspirational leader and remains an enduring role model, particularly for women across Victoria. Geraldine was born in 1910, on the Warangesda Aboriginal Mission in New South Wales, and grew […]