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Honouring the Story of Mapoon with Chad King, CEO of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council
In this episode, MJ speaks with Chad King, CEO of the Mapoon Aboriginal Shire Council, about the unveiling of a new statue that honours an important chapter in the community's history.
The statue depicts an unnamed woman holding a baby as she watches a ship carrying her family away from Mapoon to New Mapoon.
Chad explains why the memorial is so significant, not only as a tribute to those who lived through these events, but as a lasting reminder for future generations to understand the history, resilience, and enduring connection the people of Mapoon have with their Country.
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