Dr Sarah Stewart
Sarah Stewart was a Mexican-American researcher renowned for her pioneering work in viral oncology research. She was the first to demonstrate the transmission of cancer-causing viruses from one animal to another.
Sarah Stewart was a Mexican-American researcher renowned for her pioneering work in viral oncology research. She was the first to demonstrate the transmission of cancer-causing viruses from one animal to another.
Gregoria Apaza was an indigenous Aymara/Aimara leader in Bolivia. In 1781, she, along with her brother Julian Apaza (Tupac Katari) and sister-in-law Bartolina Sisa, played key roles in the indigenous uprising against Spanish colonial rule in Bolivia. They besieged La Paz and Sorata but were defeated and executed.
Mabel Fairbanks was a pioneering American figure skater and coach known for breaking racial barriers in the sport.
Ngāti Tama woman of mana in New Zealand
Ngāti Kahungunu founding mother, landowner, farmer in New Zealand
Ani Kaaro was the senior leader of Ngāti Hao, a small, declining hapū of Ngāpuhi from Rangiahua and Waihou in the upper Hokianga district.
Aboriginal Australian activist and nurse
Aboriginal Australian welfare worker and elder of Kungarakany and Gurindji descent
LaNada War Jack is an indigenous activist, who since childhood, has fought to preserve Native American identity and tribal rights.
Aboriginal Australian feminist and indigenous rights activist