Syd Jackson (Māori activist)
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For the Australian indigenous AFL player of the same name, see Syd Jackson (footballer, born 1944).
Sydney Keepa Jackson (18 December 1938 – 3 September 2007) was a prominent Māori activist, trade unionist and leader.
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Birth name | Sydney Keepa Jackson | ||||||||||||||||
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Date of birth | (1938-12-18)18 December 1938 | ||||||||||||||||
Date of death | 3 September 2007(2007-09-03) (aged 68) | ||||||||||||||||
School | Nelson College | ||||||||||||||||
University | University of Auckland | ||||||||||||||||
Notable relative(s) | Everard Jackson (father) Fred Jackson (grandfather) Moana Jackson (brother) June Jackson (sister-in-law) Willie Jackson (nephew) | ||||||||||||||||
Spouse | 1. Hana Te Hemara 2. Deirdre Nehua | ||||||||||||||||
Children | Eight | ||||||||||||||||
Occupation(s) | Trade unionist | ||||||||||||||||
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