International Women's Day tribute
The 2021 theme for International Women's Day is 'ChooseTo Challenge' and my tribute is for a woman who did that in so many ways - my great friend of about 30 years - Mae Govan. It is with the blessing of her family that I post this photo I took of her as we played 'dueling cameras' back in 2007.
Mae's Aboriginal parents proudly welcomed Mae, their eldest child, into the world under a tree in outback Queensland, Australia. Little did they know back then what a trailblazing woman Mae would become.
A legend of a woman with such a colourful vibrant character, she overcame so many challenges, achieved much for so many yet was still so down to earth. She enjoyed sitting down under a tree in the outback talking with Aboriginal Traditional Owners and community members, and was just as comfortable leading large number of staff in her various high level managerial positions. As the first Aboriginal Alderman to the Katherine Town Council in the late 1980’s she was a powerful voice for our community and wasn’t afraid to voice her opinions or challenge decisions she didn’t feel were right.
I can’t sum up Mae's many adventures, challenges and triumphs over the years in so few words but will also cover another side to her in my next post. Read more about Mae here as well www.katherinetimes.com.au/story/7154477/katherines-women-...
After a courageous fight with cancer, Mae passed away on 5th December 2011 when she left for her next journey. She lives on in the hearts of her much loved family and those of us lucky enough to have known her. The world is a richer place for all that Mae contributed to it. Not good-bye, just till we meet again my friend.
Please respect the copyright of this photo and not use it without permission which includes that of Mae's family.
International Women's Day tribute
The 2021 theme for International Women's Day is 'ChooseTo Challenge' and my tribute is for a woman who did that in so many ways - my great friend of about 30 years - Mae Govan. It is with the blessing of her family that I post this photo I took of her as we played 'dueling cameras' back in 2007.
Mae's Aboriginal parents proudly welcomed Mae, their eldest child, into the world under a tree in outback Queensland, Australia. Little did they know back then what a trailblazing woman Mae would become.
A legend of a woman with such a colourful vibrant character, she overcame so many challenges, achieved much for so many yet was still so down to earth. She enjoyed sitting down under a tree in the outback talking with Aboriginal Traditional Owners and community members, and was just as comfortable leading large number of staff in her various high level managerial positions. As the first Aboriginal Alderman to the Katherine Town Council in the late 1980’s she was a powerful voice for our community and wasn’t afraid to voice her opinions or challenge decisions she didn’t feel were right.
I can’t sum up Mae's many adventures, challenges and triumphs over the years in so few words but will also cover another side to her in my next post. Read more about Mae here as well www.katherinetimes.com.au/story/7154477/katherines-women-...
After a courageous fight with cancer, Mae passed away on 5th December 2011 when she left for her next journey. She lives on in the hearts of her much loved family and those of us lucky enough to have known her. The world is a richer place for all that Mae contributed to it. Not good-bye, just till we meet again my friend.
Please respect the copyright of this photo and not use it without permission which includes that of Mae's family.