mee'-aathan' Episode #1: Collecting Pa'amp (red bush dye)

Added by Woyan-min Bio-Cultural Project

Wik Artist Irene Pootchemunka is an Apalech Clan Elder and a master weaver based out of the Wik and Kugu Art Centre in Aurukun on Queensland's Cape York Peninsula.

Join ICTV for Episode 1 of Aurukun Indigenous Knowledge Centres latest Biocultural film series titled: mee'-aathan' (Wik-Mungkan expression for introducing something new to someone).

Episode 1 introduces Wik Artist Irene as she takes us on a Cultural journey collecting bush dye and weaving pandanus baskets. Wik Cultural practices such as collecting bush dye and weaving make up part of a deeper knowledge of the local environment around Aurukun and connection to Coutnry which is visible in this first episode.

Language: Wik-Mungkan

Collaboration between Wik and Kugu Art Centre, Aurukun and Aurukun Indigenous Knowledge Centre's WOYAN-MIN Biocultural Project.

More Information
  • Language:Wik-Mungkan
  • English Subtitles:Yes
  • Genre:Art Workers/Centre
  • Year Completed:2020
  • Editor:Perry, Gabriel
  • Narrator:Irene Pootchemunka
  • Translator:Perry Yunkaporta
  • Custodians:Wik Elders
  • Partner Organisation:Aurukun Shire Council
  • Location:Aurukun, QLD, Australia
  • Duration:00:01:52
  • Director:Perry Yunkaporta, Gabe Waterman
  • Writer:Perry
  • Talent:Irene Pootchemunka
  • Music & Musician:Craig Koometa
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