Kaleb Mabo was always curious about the home his grandfather Eddie 'Koiki' Mabo fought so hard to protect, but it was on a return visit three years ago that he was inspired to act.
Warning: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised this article contains images and names of people who have died.He had always been curious about the family home his grandfather Eddie "Koiki" Mabo fought so long and hard to protect, but it was on a return visit three years ago that he was inspired to act."I guess I made a promise to myself to restore the area and fix it up as much as I could.
According to Meriam lore, ownership of the land, known as Las Village, was passed to Eddie's daughter, Gail Mabo."I think she was just waiting for me to return here," Kaleb said. "He was acknowledging that our culture was here first and remains here and is still very strong here on Mer."
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