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Fierce Girls
Queenie McKenzie – the girl who became a living treasure
Oct 10, 2021
Queenie McKenzie, a girl who grew up on a cattle station, navigates assimilation policies and finds solace in the red dirt of the East Kimberley. She organizes a makeshift school to teach the children about their language, culture, and the land. Despite challenges, Queenie becomes a renowned artist and cultural leader.
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- Queenie McKenzie defied assimilation policies and became a vital source of healthcare on a cattle station.
- Recognizing the absence of education, Queenie established a makeshift school to teach language, culture, and the connection to the land.
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Queenie McKenzie: The Girl Who Became a Living Treasure
Queenie McKenzie, a girl of mixed heritage, grew up in a time when assimilation policies allowed authorities to take Aboriginal children from their families. Determined to stay connected to her land and culture, Queenie defied these policies and became a station cook on a cattle station. She not only nourished the stockmen's bellies but also became a vital source of healthcare, performing life-saving surgeries. Realizing the lack of education in her community, Queenie took it upon herself to establish a makeshift school, where she taught language, culture, and the deep connection to the land.
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