Tjanimaku Tjukurpa

Added by Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council

The Uti Kulintjaku Watiku (men’s) group of NPY Women’s Council formed in 2016, with a commitment to promote healing, prevent family violence, and develop community capacity and resilience.
Tjanimaku Tjukurpa | Tjanima’s Story grew out of a genuine care and concern for young people and a desire to pass on a positive message for malatja tjuta, their descendants.
It tells the story of a young boy growing up in a tough environment where it seems there is no one looking out for him. As the story develops, the young man gets support from his grandfather who looks after him with care and compassion.
The story of Tjanima is a story of hope, connection and healing.

More Information
  • Language:Pitjantjatjara
  • Location:Alice Springs, NT, Australia
  • Duration:00:19:55
  • Producer or Facilitator:Ngaanyatjarra Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Women’s Council: Uti Kulintjaku project
  • Other Crew:Illustrations by Jan Baur. Animation Josh Davis
  • Music & Musician:-
  • Custodians:Pantjiti McKenzie, Rene Kulitja, Roy Yaltjangki, Simon Butler, Peter Mitchell, Maringka Burton, Niningka Lewis, Ilawanti Ken, Wanatjura Lewis, Naomi Kantjuriny, Theresa Nipper, Betty Mbala
  • English Subtitles:Yes
  • Genre:Traditional Stories
  • Year Completed:2020
  • Editor:Dani Powell, Josh Davis
  • Translator:Kathryn Tozer, Beth Sometimes(Pitjantjatjara), Maimie Butler, Jan Mountney (Ngaanyatjarra)
  • Sound Recordist:Dave Crowe
  • Copyright:NPY Women's Council Aboriginal Corporation
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