What did Eddie Mabo say in his speech?

What did Eddie Mabo say in his speech?

Mabo expressed disbelief and shock. He’s recorded as saying: “No way, it’s not theirs, it’s ours.” But he was wrong. He was another victim of Terra Nullius, like so many of his fellow indigenous people had been before him. “Koiki was ambitious for himself and for his people.”

When did Eddie Mabo say his speech?

1981
In 1981 a land rights conference was held at James Cook University and Mabo gave a speech in which he explained the land inheritance system on Murray Island.

Why was Eddie Mabo awarded the Australian Human Rights Medal?

Awards and recognition 1992: awarded the Australian Human Rights Medal along with his fellow plaintiffs ‘in recognition of their long and determined battle to gain justice for their people’.

Why is Eddie Mabo an inspiration?

Mabo gained an education, and became an activist for black rights, working with his community campaigning for things such as the right for Aboriginals to have their own schools. This would disprove the white invaders’ legal myth of Terra Nullius — that Aborigines had no concept of land ownership.

Why is Tanya Orman famous?

Tanya Orman is a Birri and Guugu Yimidhirr woman from North Queensland. Tanya is one of the youngest television executives in Australia and one of a handful of Aboriginal women in a leadership role in media. In 2018 Tanya was the recipient of the CQUniversity Alumnus of the Year – Industry Excellence Award.

Why is terra nullius important?

British colonisation and subsequent Australian land laws were established on the claim that Australia was terra nullius, justifying acquisition by British occupation without treaty or payment. This effectively denied Indigenous people’s prior occupation of and connection to the land.

What was the theme of the Eddie Koiki Mabo lecture?

Australia owes you a great debt. So today it is indeed an honour for both my people and myself to be presenting this year’s Edward Koiki Mabo Lecture. The theme of this year’s conference is Leadership, Legacy and Opportunity.

Where did Eddie Mabo live as a child?

About Eddie Mabo Edward Koiki Mabo was born on 29 June 1936. He was a Meriam man and grew up on Mer, part of the Murray Island Group in the Torres Strait. In 1959, he moved to mainland Queensland, working on pearling vessels and as a labourer.

What was Eddie Mabo address to land rights conference?

Mabo/Eddie Mabo’s address to Land Rights Conference, 1981 Mabo – The Native Title Revolution This is an NFSA Digital Learning resource. See all Digital Learning websites. Eddie Mabo’s address to Land Rights Conference Eddie Mabo 143 Eddie Koiki Mabo: Land Rights in the Torres Strait

Why did Eddie Mabo go to James Cook University?

I would like to first of all express my sincere thanks to the organizers of this conference: in particular the James Cook University Student Union and the Aboriginal Treaty Committee in Townsville for allowing me to speak at this very important conference.