Aunty Carolyn Briggs
Aunty Carolyn Briggs is a Boonwurrung elder from Victoria. She is an expert in language and linguistics, and is recognised as a keeper of the history and genealogies of her people. This submission is a transcript of Aunty Carolyn Briggs discussing her work in education, activism, government and commissions, language, fighting for justice, power and pride.
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