Kado Muir

Kado Muir (born 1970 in Leonora, Western Australia) is an Australian Aboriginal artist, anthropologist[1] and Indigenous rights activist. He is a leader of the Ngalia tribe and an applicant on the Mantjintjarra Ngalia peoples native title claim.

Kado Muir
Born1970 (age 4950)
NationalityAustralian
Occupationartist, anthropologist, Indigenous rights activist
Political party
  • Nationals (2016–)
  • Greens (2004–2013)

Muir has researched and published on Australian Aboriginal heritage and native title.[2][3] He is an accomplished artist specialising in printmaking[4] and works on canvas. He is a fierce advocate for the rights of Indigenous Australians in land rights,[5] protecting heritage,[6] and recognising the value of traditional knowledge[7][8] and cultural expression.

In 2016, Muir was selected as the WA Nationals' lead senate candidate at the 2016 federal election. He previously stood as a candidate for the Greens, including at the 2004 and 2010 federal elections and the 2005 and 2013 state elections.[9]

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