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The family of Uncle Jack Charles have given permission for his name and
images to be used.
Aboriginal Melbourne is mourning the loss of another iconic member of its
community – Uncle Jack Charles.
Uncle Jack Charles was born on the Cummeragunja Aboriginal Reserve in 1943 and
was descended from the Victorian peoples of the Boon Wurrung, Dja Dja Wurrung,
Woiwurrung and the Yorta Yorta. He spent his life retracing his ancestral
heritage after being forcibly removed from his family.
His search brought about happy and sad stories that he documented for us all
across his autobiography, screen and theatre. He took us on his journey and
cemented this as proof for generations to come. His search for his family even
led him to the shores of Tasmania where he found his ancestor Mannalargenna.
At this year’s NAIDOC week, Uncle Jack was awarded the 2022 Male Elder of the
Year. In his acceptance speech, he drew attention to the prisoners he visited.
He was always dedicated to acknowledging those who looked on from the
sidelines, and to fight for change.
It was fitting he received that award. Thank you, Uncle Jack, for bringing to
people’s minds and homes to not fear the other. No doubt there is mourning
across all Aboriginal communities, prisoners and street people across
Australia."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
