History isn’t just written – it’s drawn
We are thrilled to share that Tommy McRae (Yakaduna), a Wiradjuri Elder from Lake Moodemere, has been inducted into the Victorian History Hall of Fame. The Royal Historical Society of Victoria announced the induction of Tommy McRae, also known as Yakaduna, into the Victorian History Hall of Fame.
Though he could neither read nor write, his artwork serves as a vital historical record.
As a First Nations storyteller from Lake Moodemere, Tommy created vivid, invaluable artworks that portrayed his Country, the native animals, the landscape, his people, and his times with remarkable depth.
His drawings brilliantly captured the social relationships of his era, illustrating the unique challenges Indigenous and non-Indigenous people faced when relating to one another.
This is a proud moment for the entire border district! Click below to read his official citation and learn more about his incredible legacy.
