Truganini

Truganini was an Aboriginal Tasmanian woman who was widely, though incorrectly, described as the last surviving Aboriginal Tasmanian.

• •Truganini (c. 1812-1876) was a Palawa woman from Tasmania, who is considered the last 'full-blooded' Aboriginal Tasmanian, although this is a contested term.
• •Truganini played a significant role as a guide and mediator between European settlers and Aboriginal Tasmanians during a period of conflict.
• •Truganini requested that her remains be scattered in the D'Entrecasteaux Channel to avoid scientific examination and display, but her wishes were initially ignored.
• •For almost 100 years after her death, Truganini's skeleton was displayed at the Tasmanian Museum despite her clear wishes.
• •Truganini is considered an important symbol of Aboriginal Tasmanian resilience and resistance to colonization.