Giichi Nomura (野村義一, October 20, 1914 – December 28, 2008) was an advocate and activist for the Ainu people of Japan. Born in Shiraoi, Hokkaido, Nomura, of Ainu descent, became a career fisheries executive. In 1960 he joined the Hokkaido Utari Association, an Ainu advocacy group. Nomura represented the organization in several positions, including executive director from 1964 to 1996.
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20 October 1914 Shiraoi, Hokkaido
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Died |
28 December 2008 (aged 94) Noboribetsu, Hokkaido
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Zodiac | Libra |
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