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Gary Edward Foley (born 1950) is an Aboriginal Australian activist of the Gumbaynggirr people, academic, writer and actor. He is best known for his role in establishing the Aboriginal Tent Embassy in Canberra in 1972 and for establishing an Aboriginal Legal Service in Redfern in the 1970s.
Gary Foley's personal Koori History page, with monthly special features on aspects of the Aboriginal struggle, photos, essays, and action...
Professor Gary Edward Foley. Professor, Moondani Balluk Indigenous Academic Unit. PhD (UniMelb), BA Hons (UniMelb) Gary Foley was born in Grafton (1950), northern NSW of Gumbainggir descent. Expelled from school aged 15, Foley came to Sydney as an apprentice draughtsperson.
Jan 26, 2022 · Gary Foley is a Gumbainggir activist, writer and actor who played a key role in the Aboriginal Tent Embassy and the Redfern Legal Centre. He reflects on 50 years of Indigenous resistance and the struggle for land rights in this interview with FBi Radio.
Gary Foley is a prominent Aboriginal leader and historian who has been involved in political movements, theatre and television since the 1960s. In this interview, he reflects on his career, his creative practice and his views on Aboriginal history and politics.
May 15, 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Dr Gary Foley, a prominent Aboriginal leader and cultural figure in Australia. From his involvement in the Black Power movement and the Aboriginal Embassy to his research and teaching in history, he has made a significant contribution to Indigenous arts and politics.
May 26, 2015 · Tony Birch, a cultural studies scholar, praises Gary Foley, a teacher and activist, for his lifelong project of sharpening his own intellect and sharing it with others. He describes Foley as a direct, fiercely intellectual man, a grassroots leader and a public intellectual who challenges power and status quo.
