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Yagan
Mooditj Marmun
Yagan
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Yagan (c.1795 - 1833). One of Australia’s most famous Aboriginal warriors and a cultural hero to
Noongar people. At the time of early settlement he was killed for a ‘dead or alive’ bounty the government of the day had placed upon him. A statue of him stands at Heirisson Island in acknowledgment of past cruel and unjust treatment of Aboriginal people.
Throughout history the warrior has battled to protect the women, the children and food sources to secure his own preservation, and that of his family and blood ties. Today’s warrior also has to successfully face the battles within his own heart and mind. All men can do better at this by: learning to be more open about ourselves and more honest about where we really are at; asking for help when we need it; and being open to the healing forces around us.
