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Close up of June Oscar's face - as an Elder, June is keeping her people's history alive
Bunuba Country is June Oscar's home and identity.(ABC News)

Ganimbiri (Oscar) range shows the beauty and isolation of the land
The beauty and terror of the Ganimbiri (Oscar) range.(ABC News)

June Oscar's aunty (left) and grandma (right) stand in front of a wire fence on a property
The matriarchs: June Oscar's aunty is on the left, and her grandma is on the right.(Courtesy of Curtin University Library)

Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann when she was younger, painting
Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann when she was younger.(Supplied)
Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann when she was the Principal of a school
Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann when she was a school principal.(Supplied)

Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann teaches the kids about lillies as they sit next to a creek
Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann teaches the children from the community of Nauiyu about lilies.(ABC News)

Fred Hooper, wearing a blue shirt, standing in front a creek
Fred Hooper has embraced his role as a Murrawarri Elder and says it's an honour to be given that title by his mob.(ABC News)

Fred Hooper stands in a group of men on a warship when he was in the Navy
One of Fred Hooper's many roles over the years includes being in the Navy.(Supplied)
A young Fred Hooper smiles at the camera
Fred Hooper as a young man.(Supplied)

Ian Hamm wears a wide brim hat and blue shirt, he's leaning on a tree
Ian Hamm says being an Elder is something you can't put on yourself — the community puts it on you.(ABC News)

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