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    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosalie_Kunoth-Monks

    Rosalie Lynette Kunoth-Monks OAM (4 January 1937 – 26 January 2022), also known as Ngarla Kunoth, was an Australian film actress, Aboriginal activist and politician.See more

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    Rosalie Lynette Kunoth was born on 4 January 1937 in Utopia, Northern Territory (Arapunya), to parents of the Anmatyerre people. Her paternal… See more

    In 1951, Kunoth was 14 and staying at St Mary's Hostel in Alice Springs when the filmmakers Charles and Elsa Chauvel recruited her to … See more

    Kunoth spent 10 years from 1960 as an Anglican nun in the Community of the Holy Name in Melbourne. She then left the order, married Bill Monks … See more

    On 9 June 2014 Rosalie Kunoth-Monks appeared on ABC TV's Q&A where she delivered her withering and now well-known "I am not … See more

    Kunoth-Monks died in Alice Springs on 26 January 2022, aged 85.
    She was given a state funeral in Alice Springs on 3 March 2022, which was attended by hundreds of people. Michael Gunner, the Chief Minister of theSee more

    • 1993 – Medal of the Order of Australia, for service to the Aboriginal community.
    • 8 March 2007 (International Women's Day) … See more

    • Kalina, Paul (15 December 2004). "Chauvel's Jedda led the way". The Age.
    • Kunoth-Monks, Rosalie (9 November 2006). "Land and culture - neccessary [sic] but not enough for the future". Alice Springs News. Transcript of a talk at the… See more

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  2. WebJan 27, 2022 · Rosalie Kunoth-Monks was an Aboriginal activist, carer, a nun and a movie star. The late activist's family has granted permission to use her image. After an inspiring …

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    WebJan 27, 2022 · Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, the Arrernte Anmatjere advocate for Aboriginal rights who shot to fame as a teenager when she became …

  4. WebUntil the age of 9, Rosalie Kunoth-Monks (1937–2022) lived on remote Utopia Station in the Northern Territory where she learnt the Aboriginal laws of her tribe, the Amatjere …

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    Who was Rosalie Kunoth-Monks?Rosalie Kunoth-Monks, the Arrernte Anmatjere advocate for Aboriginal rights who shot to fame as a teenager when she became the first ever Indigenous Australian female lead actor in the 1955 film Jedda, has died aged 85. She died in Alice Springs hospital on Wednesday, after having several strokes. Her family has given permission to use her image.
    www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jan/27/rosali…
    Who was Ms Kunoth-Monks?The late activist's family has granted permission to use her image. After an inspiring and varied career, Ms Kunoth-Monks has died in Alice Springs hospital, aged 85. The Arrernte and Anmatjerre woman — who was born in Utopia, north of Alice Springs — was well known as an outspoken advocate for Indigenous people.
    www.abc.net.au/news/2022-01-27/nt-aboriginal-activist-ro…
    Who was Margaret Kunoth?The then Chief Minister of the Northern Territory, Paul Everingham, appointed her as an adviser on Aboriginal affairs. Kunoth stood for election to the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly in 1980. She campaigned to oppose the proposed construction of a dam that threatened to destroy land sacred to her people.
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    Who was the first Indigenous Australian Anglican nun?In 1960, Kunoth-Monks became the first Indigenous Australian Anglican nun, working in Victoria, then left the order after 10 years to work more with her community. She got married and began working with the Department of Aboriginal Affairs, setting up the first home for Indigenous Australian children in Victoria.
    www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/jan/27/rosali…
  6. WebMar 3, 2022 · Prominent Indigenous rights campaigner Rosalie Kunoth-Monks has been remembered as a social justice advocate with a generous heart and a powerful voice at …

  7. WebJan 28, 2022 · Rosalie Kunoth-Monks was a vocal advocate for Indigenous people living in remote communities. ( ABC News) Rosalie Kunoth-Monks enjoyed a successful and …

  8. WebJan 26, 2022 · Ms Kunoth-Monks was a formidable force, and outstanding woman, Elder , Territory leader and Australian icon, whose legacy of strong social justice values will be …

  9. Web1937 – 2022. Rosalie Kunoth-Monks OAM (1937-2022), Arrernte and Anmatjere woman, Aboriginal activist, former actress and nun, was born at Artekerre soak on Utopia Cattle Station in the Northern Territory, the …

  10. WebKunoth-Monks died surrounded by family in Alice Spring hospital on Wednesday after having several strokes, Melbourne Indigenous radio station 3KND reported. Sydney …

  11. WebJul 9, 2023 · Rosalie Kunoth Monks is an Arrernte Anmatjere woman from the Northern Territory. Born on Utopia Station, Rosalie moved to Alice Springs. At 16 she played the lead role in the film, Jedda. The film was …

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