Warumungu plants and animals : Aboriginal biocultural knowledge from the Tennant Creek area, central Australia / Michael Jampin Jones, Sandra Nangali Morrison, Ronald Jungarrayi Morrison, Rosemary Narrurlu Plummer, Bunny Nabarula, Donald Juppuria Graham, Hilda Nappanangaka Johnson, Jimmy Jampin Jones, Mary Narrurlu Morphett, Peggy Naljarri Dawson, Winnie Naljarri Frank, Judy Nakkamarra Nixon, Annie Narrurlu Phillips, Dayday Jakkamarra Frank, Kathleen Nappanangaka Fitz, Susan Nanagali Jones, Brenda Nangali Crafter, Vanessa Nampin Williams, Ervin Jappaljarri Dickenson, Penny Namikili Williams, Jane Simpson and Glen Wrightman ; [foreword by] Karan Hayward ; [cartography by] Brenda Thornley and Jane Simpson, Ian Leiper ; [photographs by] Michael Buritt ; plant illustrations by Milton Andrews, Adi Dunlop, Jennifer Green, Valerie Alexander, Beth Crase and Monika Osterkamp

Bib ID:
10005611
Format:
Book
Author:
Jones, Michael Jampin, author
Description:
  • Tennant Creek, NT : Papulu Apparr-kari Aboriginal Corporation, 2022
  • Palmerston, NT : Department of Environment, Parks and Water Security, 2022
  • 256 pages : illustrations (some colour), colour portraits, maps (some colour) ; 25 cm
ISBN:
9781743503171 (paperback)
Invalid ISBN:
1743503172
Series:
  • Northern Territory botanical bulletin, 0314-1810 ; No. 54
  • Northern Territory botanical bulletin, 0314-1810 ; No. 54.
Summary:

"This book details the Warumungu story of plant and animal knowledge that is ancient, complex and unique. It has been prepared by senior Warumungu Elders, linguists and biologists, to keep this knowledge strong for future generations who will use this wonderful knowledge to look after their country."--Back cover.

Cultural sensitivity advisory notice:
Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and other First Nations people are advised that this item may contain names and images of deceased people and other content that may be culturally sensitive.
Notes:
  • It is customary amongst Warumungu people, and other Aboriginal groups not to say the name of a deceased person or show their image for a period following their passing. Deceased authors are indicated by the cross symbol (†), and users of this book should show caution in displaying the images or saying the names of the deceased as it may cause sadness and distress for family members.
  • Text and colour illustrations on end papers.
  • "In addition to the authors the following assisted with Warumungu biocultural knowledge: William Fitz Jupurrula, Albert Murphy Japaljarri, Ned Hoskins Jangali, Jack Gidjigari Jappanangka, Jessie Cooper Napangarti, Norah Graham Napanangka, Jimmy Newcastle Japalijarri, Dora Dawson Nangli, Ruby Frank Narrurlu, Edith Graham Nakkamarra, Joan Shannon Narrurlu, Annie Morrison Nangali, Kevin Morrison Jungarrayi, Patrick Frank Narrurlu, Alison Alder, Samantha Disbray, Valda Shannon Narrurlu, Rosie Thompson Nakkamarra, Derek Weston Jungarryi, Jeffrey Heath, David Nash, Nic Gambold, Fiona Walsh, Joseph Williams, Karan Hayward, Anita Mayers and Georgia-Rae Horwood."--Title page.
  • Includes bibliographical references (page 249) and indexes.
  • Funding for design of book by Margaret Donald and Janie Mason AM.
  • Chiefly in English with plant and animal names in Warumungu.
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