In year 1942 - in the midst of World War Two - 235 Guugu Yimithirr people of North Queensland, were forcibly removed 1500km from their land by armed forces into a government exile settlement at Woorabinda. Roy McIvor was 9 years old when he and many others were torn apart from their families and land. They were treated as prisoners of war in their own country and witnessed a third of their people die to disease, exposure to cold weather and malnutrition. After seven painful years in exile, they returned home to rebuild their families, their community and their culture. Today, 75-year-old Roy lives in Hopevale, and is an artist and storyteller. His upbringing, faith and experience has lead him to become a strong community leader to his people - encouraging the new generation to embrace that same spirit and hope that was almost broken so many years ago. Treated as prisoners of war, they returned to their country as survivors.
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