Pemulwuy

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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https://smallwhale.org/articles/pemulwuy

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1. When was Pemulwuy born?Circa 1750
2. Where was Pemulwuy born?Kamay (Botany Bay), New South Wales
3. When did Pemulwuy die?Circa June 2, 1802
4. What is the associated nation?Dharug Nation (Bidjigal clan)
5. What is the spiritual role?Recognised as a 'carad'hy' (cleverman), a spiritual healer and culture keeper
6. Who was Pemulwuy?Pemulwuy was a brave Bidjigal warrior and spiritual leader from the Dharug Nation who fought against British colonisation.

Aboriginal Australian Peoples: The Indigenous peoples of Australia, with diverse cultures and languages predating European arrival.
Colonial Era: The historical period during which European powers established and maintained colonies in other parts of the world.
Sovereignty: The supreme power or authority of a state to govern itself or another state.
Guerrilla Warfare: Irregular warfare by small groups using tactics like ambushes and hit-and-run attacks against a larger, conventional force.