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Agnus Shea Agnus Shea i(A122347 works by)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Ngunawal / Ngunnawal
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BiographyHistory

Agnus Shea's mother Violet Josephine Freeman Bulger was born on Brungle Station around 1900 and became a stockwoman on her traditional lands. Violet Bulger assisted Agnus' grandfather Fred Freeman in rounding up brumbies. Agnus spent time on Brungle Mission as child and had many relatives there.

Throughout her life, Agnus Shea has worked toward bridging a better understanding of Aboriginal culture by non-Indigenous Australians. Shea has delivered traditional welcoming ceremonies at numerous events in Canberra.

In 2001, Shea was the recipient of a Centenary Medal for her contribution to reconciliation and the community. Agnes Shea OAM was the first person to receive the Chief Minister's Award in 2003 and was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2004 for her service to the Ngunnuwal people by contributing to the improvement and development of services to the indigenous people of the Australian Capital Territory. Agnus Shea is the sister of Vincent Bulger and the aunty of Sue Bulger

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Personal Awards

2004 Order of Australia Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) For service to Ngunnawal people by contributing to the improvement and development of services for the Indigenous people of the Australian Capital Territory and region
2003 ACT Chief Minister's Award Lifetime achievement award
2001 recipient Centenary Medal For service to reconciliation and the community
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