Dame Whina Cooper was a prominent Māori leader and activist in New Zealand who played a crucial role in advocating for Māori rights and land issues. She is best known for leading the 1975 Land March, which highlighted the injustices faced by Māori people regarding land loss and aimed to raise awareness of their struggles. Throughout her life, Cooper worked tirelessly to promote Māori culture, education, and social justice, becoming a symbol of resilience and empowerment for indigenous communities. Her contributions have had a lasting impact on Māori activism and the broader recognition of Māori rights in New Zealand.
Whina Cooper date of birth - December 9, 1895
new zealand
She was famous because she led a famous march
Dame Whina Cooper.
Yes she is a new Zealand Maori leader and she is related to the Tate family why
'Te Whaea O Te Motu', Dame Whina Cooper.
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) _ Dame Whina Cooper, a symbol of the modern Maori campaign for social justice and land rights, died Saturday at her home in Panguru. She was 98 years old.
Whina Cooper's birth name is Whina Josephine Te Wake.
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"My Big Nanny, Dame Whina Cooper led thousands of Maori people from the North Island of New Zealand all the way to Wellington Parliament, fighting for the rights for Maori land. The actual dates my Mum told me, when she walk with my Big Nanny was around early September 1975. I hope that answers your question."
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