Dame Whina Cooper fought for land rights primarily to advocate for the Māori people's sovereignty and to address the injustices of land confiscation and loss. She believed that land was essential not only for cultural identity and heritage but also for the economic well-being of her people. Her leadership in the 1975 Land March highlighted the urgency of these issues and aimed to raise awareness among both Māori and non-Māori New Zealanders regarding the need for recognition and restitution of Māori land rights.
Whina Cooper date of birth - December 9, 1895
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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.
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
"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."
'Te Whaea O Te Motu', Dame Whina Cooper.
The famous march led by Dame Whina Cooper in 1975 is known as the "Hīkoi of 1975." This significant event involved thousands of Māori people walking from Te Hapua in the north of New Zealand to the Parliament in Wellington to protest for Māori land rights and greater recognition of Māori sovereignty. The hīkoi highlighted issues of land loss and the need for justice for Māori communities. It became a pivotal moment in New Zealand's history, raising awareness of Māori issues and rights.
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Dame Awhina Cooper