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Galarrwuy Yunupingu

Overview

  • Born
    June 30, 1948 · Melville Bay, Northern Territory, Australia
  • Died
    April 3, 2023 · Northern Territory, Australia (long illness)

Biography

  • Galarrwuy is an elder of the Gumatj clan, located in Yirrkala, Northern Territory, where Galarrwuy is a leader and inspiration to many people there. He is head chairman of the Northern Land Council and has been involved in many Government committees. Galarrwuy is also an active member of the community, and has been involved with his brothers successful band 'Yothu Yindi'. In 1978 he was honoured by being declared the Australian of the year for his services to the Aboriginal community. His brother Mandawuy Yunupingu, is also a former Australian of the year.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Daniel Johns Devotee

Family

  • Children
      Binmila
  • Parents
      Mungurrawuy Yunupingu,
  • Relatives
      Mandawuy Yunupingu(Sibling)
      Gulumbu Yunupingu,(Sibling)
      Gaymala Yunupingu(Sibling)

Trivia

  • Named as the Australian of the year in 1978, sixteen years before his younger brother, Mandawuy, took the same honour.

Quotes

  • [on nuclear waste] A dump on Gumatj Land could mean sealed roads, infrastructure and long-term benefits to Aboriginal people as well an oncology unit for Darwin's Hospital.

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