Aunty Gwen Williams
Our Elders

Aunty Gwen Williams

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Aunty Gwenda Nesta Williams traces her Bundjalung family connections through several clan groups and tells of childhood, family movement, missions, schooling, work, activism, education and community service.

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In their own words

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“Education is the key.”

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Her life story includes work with the Foundation for Aboriginal Affairs, education and health, the Bundjalung Elders Council and the return of ancestral remains. Throughout her story she emphasises learning, opportunity and responsibility to future generations.

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This page presents a short excerpt and overview from the original Our Way Stories book. The full story remains in the book.