Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann AM is an Aboriginal elder from Nauiyu in the Northern Territory. She is a renowned artist, activist, writer and public speaker – and now, the 2021 Senior Australian of the Year.
Through her professional and creative life, Miriam-Rose has remained dedicated to maintaining the cultural independence of her people and being a spokesperson for the Aboriginal worldview.
The link below shares some of her story.