Our Bedtime Stories - Season 1

Margaret MK Kemarre Turner tell the Story of the Milky Way in Arrernte as a children's story with leaf puppets.

Maimie Butler tells the story of Pilyirrpa Kutjarratjarra (Two Babies), in the Ngaanyatjarra language. Recorded in Blackstone, WA.

Barbara Hale tells the story of Kurrparnjipa Manganya (Magpie and Echidna) in the Nyangumarta language. Recorded in Yule River, WA.

Kathleen Wallace tells the story of Arlewarrere (Whirly Brothers) in the Arrernte language.

Nellie Roberts tells the story of Tjangara Kutjarratjarra (Two Giants), in the Ngaanyatjarra language. Recorded in Wingellina, WA.

Bruce Thomas tells the story of Waparnupa Karnka (Eagle and Crow) in the Nyangumarta language. Recorded in Petermarer Creek, WA.

Nellie Roberts tells the story of Tjurlpu (Bird Story), in the Ngaanyatjarra language. Recorded in Wingellina, WA.

Bruce Thomas tells the story of Yakulipa Kartantarrijirri (Turtle and Two Ducks) in the Nyangumarta language. Recorded in Yule River, WA.

Olive Lawson tells the story of Tjilku Kutjarratjarra (Two Kids Story), in the Ngaanyantjarra language. Recorded in Warburton, WA.

In this episode Grace Ellery tells the story of Ngakalyalya Piyarrku (Cockatoo and Galah Story) in the Putijarra language. Recorded at One-mile creek, WA.

Nora Davidson tells the story of Tjangara (The Giant Story), in the Ngaanyatjarra language. Recorded in Blackstone, WA.

Grace Ellery tells the story of Wakilypirri Karliparrul (Emu and Turkey Story) in the Putijarra language. Recorded at One-mile creek, Port Hedland, WA.

Christobel Swan tell the Story of the Tunpa pa Remeya (The Goanna and the Perentie) in Pertame as a children's story. Recorded just outside Alice Springs on the Old South Road.

This episode was produced by ICTV, in Alice Springs.

The opening and closing animation was inspired by art work from Bindi Artists, and features a sound track written by Stephen Pigram, and performed by Raymond Dixon at the Winanjjikari Music Centre.

This project was supported by the Community Broadcasting Foundation, and the Australian Government Department of Communication and Arts.

Eileen Puwerrerl Gorey tells the story of he Snake and the Baby in the Anmatjere language. Recorded in Ti Tree, NT.

April Campbell tell the Owl Story in Anmatjere as a children's story with sand drawings. Recorded just outside Ti Tree, NT.

Lena Djabíbba & Joy Garlbin tell the story of Bábbarra (Long-necked Turtle Story) in the Ndjebbana language.

Therese Ryder tells the Ingwe-Kenhe Ayeye story (Night-time story) in Arrernte.

David Jones tells the story of Djómi (Mermaid Story) in the Ndjébbana language. Recorded in Maningrida, NT.

Bob Burruwal and Lena Yarinkura tells the story of Ngalbenbe (The Sun Story) in the Kune language.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 1: Winkarra Jurttanti (Grandmother Made of Stone)

Story by Rosemary 'Narrurlu' Plummer in the Warumungu language. This episode was produced by Barkly Regional Arts in Tennant Creek, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season 2 of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 2: Winkarra Jura (Story of the Little Girl)

Story by Rosemary 'Narrurlu' Plummer in the Warumungu language. This episode was produced by Barkly Regional Arts in Tennant Creek, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season 2 of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 13: Yalatja Yanu Ngurrapa Kutjupa-kutjupa (Seeing New Things On A Trip)

Story by Beryl Jennings-Lane in the Ngaanyatjarra language. This episode was produced by Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre in Kalgoorlie, WA.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 3: Kaparlinya Mantati Yanu Malaku (Going to Grandmother's Country)

Story by Edie Ulrich in the Tjupan language. This episode was produced by Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre in Kalgoorlie, WA.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 16: Watjika Yarta (Eagle and Crow)

Story by James Shultz in the Ngadju language. This episode was produced by Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre in Kalgoorlie, WA.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 9: Pantirti Tjukurrpa (The Seven Sisters)

Story by Laurel Cooper in the Ngaanyatjarra language. This episode was produced by Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre in Kalgoorlie, WA.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 4: Warruwi la Weyirra (The Crow)

Story by Jonah Walamaka in the Kunbarlang language. This episode was produced by Elizabeth Langslow and the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 7: Gilgewal (The Dangerous Bird, the Koel)

Story by Shirley Purdie in the Gija language. This episode was produced by Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM) in Warmun, WA.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 17: Gooroo and Marrara (Freshwater Mangrove and Wild Plum)

Story by Mervyn Street in the Gooniyandi language. This episode was produced by Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM) at Rocky Pool in the Fitzroy Valley, WA.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 20: Frog and Ant

Story by Mervyn Street in the Gooniyandi language. This episode was produced by Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM) at Rocky Pool in the Fitzroy Valley, WA.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 12: Mamu (Yulparija Monster Story)

Story by Merridoo Walbidi in the Yulparija language. This episode was produced by Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM) in Bidyadanga, WA.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 2: Mamu (Anmatyerre)

Story by Clarrie Long in the Anmatyerre language. This episode was produced by ICTV in Ti Tree, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 5: Kangkere (Blue-tongue Lizard Story)

Story by Lena Nambulla in the Kaytetye language. This episode was produced by ICTV in Stirling, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 11: Enewaylenge (The Echidna Story)

Story by Amy Nambulla in the Kaytetye language. This episode was produced by ICTV in Stirling, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 8: Nganke (Kaytetye Crow Story)

Story by Amy Nambulla in the Kaytetye language. This episode was produced by ICTV in Stirling, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 14: Atywetnpe ane Arlewatyerre (Perenite and Goanna Story)

Story by Hilda Nambulla in the Kaytetye language. This episode was produced by ICTV in Stirling, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.

Our Bedtime Stories 2, Episode 19: Artwarle atye arerlewe (Kurdaitcha Story)

Story by Hilda Nambulla in the Kaytetye language. This episode was produced by ICTV in Stirling, NT.

Our Bedtime Stories presents stories for children in Indigenous languages, using traditional storytelling techniques together with animation, music and film. The Our Bedtime Stories series is much more than a parenting tool to get kids to sleep. The series is helping to preserve Indigenous languages across Australia.

Season two of the series has been produced by ICTV in partnership with Barkly Regional Arts, Pilbara and Kimberley Aboriginal Media (PAKAM), Goldfields Aboriginal Language Centre, and Elizabeth Langslow working with the Warruwi Community on Goulburn Island.

ICTV, showing our way.