Beneath this touristy haven lies Australia's biggest deaths in custody site, where hundreds of men and boys suffered neglect and were buried in unmarked graves.
Aboriginal lives had no value, absolutely no value at that time, says Whadjuk Noongar traditional owner Karen Jacobs, highlighting the historical neglect of Indigenous people.
This week, hundreds of delegates from across Australia gathered on the island to honour lives lost, emphasizing the importance of remembering those who were stolen.
Jacobs states, it's especially significant that the local community commemorates those stolen from their homes, representing the largest expression of mourning in their culture.
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