MUSQUITO: The real story of a legendary colonial warrior - talk by Dr Naomi Parry Duncan

Join Dr. Naomi Parry Duncan as she reveals the heart-wrenching and dramatic journey of Musquito, one of the most renowned First Nations resistance warriors during the early colonial period. 🤠✨ Uncover how Dr. Parry Duncan’s own convict ancestors intertwine with Musquito's narrative, offering a unique perspective on history.

Musquito's story began as a young boy when a fleet of eleven British ships arrived in Port Jackson in January 1788. Fast forward seventeen years, and he was a fierce warrior battling for his land west of Sydney, relentlessly pursued by colonists. After being exiled to Van Diemen's Land, he allied with local Aboriginal groups in a resistance that sparked the colonists' notorious Black War. Falsely branded as the ringleader, Musquito met a tragic fate in 1825.

Even during his lifetime, Musquito's legacy was clouded by myth and misinformation. But Dr. Naomi Parry Duncan has meticulously pieced together his remarkable life story, bringing to light the complex interactions between Aboriginal communities and the new arrivals. As historian Professor John Maynard notes, 'Musquito breaks important new ground in how we might meaningfully tell the life stories of people pushed to the margins of history.'

Dr. Parry Duncan, a seasoned historian and writer for esteemed platforms like the Australian Dictionary of Biography, reflects on how her research uncovers the intertwined narratives of First Nations peoples and recent arrivals. 🌏📚

Don’t miss this opportunity to delve into a thoughtfully researched biography that shines a light on Australia's colonial past and the resilience of its Aboriginal peoples.

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📍 Location: 462 Hume Hwy, Liverpool NSW 2170, Australia