Western Australia: Highest NAIDOC Honour A Resounding Vote Of Confidence In Most Senior ...

Western Australia: Highest NAIDOC Honour A Resounding Vote Of Confidence In Most Senior Yindjibarndi Leader And Knowledge Carrier, Ned Cheedy   Yindjibarndi elder, 105 year old Ned Cheedy of Roebourne, was awarded the most prestigious NAIDOC prize, the Lifetime Achievement Award, on Friday night at the national NAIDOC awards in Sydney. His daughters Jane and Marion accepted the award on his behalf to a standing ovation, and with tears of joy.   Yindjibarndi people who have been learning about...

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