Yagan, a key figure among the Noongar people, came to symbolize the Indigenous resistance against European settlers in Western Australia. Born around 1800, Yagan was known for his formidable prowess as a warrior and his deep connection to the land. As European colonization expanded in the early 1830s, tensions between the settlers and Aboriginal communities grew. Yagan became notorious for his opposition to the encroachment of settlers on traditional Noongar lands, particularly following violent altercations that resulted in the deaths of some colonists. In response, the colonial government placed a bounty on his head.

On the 7th of November, colonial authorities executed an operation to capture Yagan. He was hunted down, ultimately leading to his death in an ambush. The encounter illustrated the broader conflict between settlers and Indigenous inhabitants, characterized by resistance from the Aboriginal people who sought to protect their land and way of life. Yagan's actions and subsequent death sparked further violence and retaliation within the region, illustrating the deep fractures forming as a result of colonization.

Yagan's death did not translate into an immediate cessation of conflict. Instead, it fueled further resentment among the Noongar people and inspired them to continue their struggle for autonomy and recognition. Over time, Yagan became a cultural icon, symbolizing the fight against colonial oppression. His life and death serve as crucial narratives in the history of Indigenous resistance in Australia, emphasizing the intense struggle faced by the Noongar people and other Aboriginal communities during this tumultuous period.