Oodgeroo Noonuccal wrote "Then and Now" to highlight the contrast between the past and present experiences of Indigenous Australians. Through her poetry, she sought to raise awareness about the injustices faced by her people, emphasizing the loss of culture, land, and identity due to colonization. The poem reflects her deep connection to her heritage and her desire for recognition and reconciliation in contemporary society. Ultimately, it serves as a powerful call for understanding and respect for Indigenous rights and history.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal was of the Noonuccal or Nunukultribe of Stradbroke Island - hence her name.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal was born on November 3, 1920.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal was born on November 3, 1920.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal died on September 16, 1993 at the age of 72.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal died on September 16, 1993 at the age of 72.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal. The Noonuccal comes from her tribe of the Nunukul of North Stradbroke Island.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal was born on November 3, 1920 and died on September 16, 1993. Oodgeroo Noonuccal would have been 72 years old at the time of death or 94 years old today.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal, also known by her European name of Kath Walker, was believed to have been born on 3 November 1920.
Oodgeroo Noonuccal had two children, a son named Vivian and a daughter named Kathie.
It was written in about the 1990's
Kath Walker, also known as Oodgeroo Noonuccal (Noonuccal was her tribe), was an indigenous Australian writer and poet.
Nunukul.Kath Walker's aboriginal name was Oodgeroo Noonuccal. The Noonuccal came from her tribe of the Nunukul of North Stradbroke Island.