Tony Tjamiwa
Australian Aboriginal elder
About Tony Tjamiwa
Lived 1901 – 2001 (aged 99–100). Tony Tjamiwa was an Australian.
Tony Tjamiwa (died 12 May 2001), also known as Tony Curtis, was a highly respected elder, traditional healer and storyteller of the Pitjantjatjara people. He was a native speaker of the Pitjantjatjara language.
Biography Tony Tjamiwa was a senior traditional owner of Uluru and Kata Tjuta and was intimately involved in the long battle for the return of them to his people. He was a board member of the Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.
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Who was Tony Tjamiwa?
Australian Aboriginal elder
When was Tony Tjamiwa born?
Tony Tjamiwa was born in 1901.
When did Tony Tjamiwa die?
Tony Tjamiwa died on 12 May 2001.
What nationality was Tony Tjamiwa?
Tony Tjamiwa was Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Tony Tjamiwa. https://biography.guide/tony-tjamiwa/
MLA: "Tony Tjamiwa." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/tony-tjamiwa/.
Chicago: "Tony Tjamiwa." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/tony-tjamiwa/.
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