74 year old Warlpiri woman Tess Napaljarri Ross, born in Yuendumu, gives a meandering and inspiring testimonial of her life. Interweaving in this story how the weather has played its continuing part.

Produced in partnership between 8CCC Radio & PAW Media with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

74 year old Warlpiri woman Tess Napaljarri Ross, born in Yuendumu, gives a meandering and inspiring testimonial of her life. Interweaving in this story how the weather has played its continuing part.
Produced in partnership between 8CCC Radio &amp; PAW Media with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

The Heat explores how the changing weather has affected the lives of people living in the Central Desert. 

A series of interviews conducted on Arrente and Warlpiri country and spoken in a mix of Warlpiri, Anmetjere and English.

An exploration filled with humorous, informative and engaging storytelling.

Produced in partnership between 8CCC Radio & PAW Media with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

The Heat explores how the changing weather has affected the lives of people living in the Central Desert. 
A series of interviews conducted on Arrente and Warlpiri country and spoken in a mix of Warlpiri, Anmetjere and English.
An exploration filled with humorous, informative and engaging storytelling.
Produced in partnership between 8CCC Radio &amp; PAW Media with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

The Heat - 8CCC & 8PAW

A series of interviews conducted on Arrente and Warlpiri country and spoken in a mix of Warlpiri, Anmetjere and English.

The Heat explores how the changing weather has affected the lives of people living in the Central Desert. 

An exploration filled with humorous, informative and engaging storytelling.

A series of interviews conducted on Arrente and Warlpiri country and spoken in a mix of Warlpiri, Anmetjere and English.
The Heat explores how the changing weather has affected the lives of people living in the Central Desert. 
An exploration filled with humorous, informative and engaging storytelling.

The Heat

The Heat - Tess Napaljarri Ross

Anmatjere/Warlpiri man, Kumanjayi Japangardi Jones, talks an interesting story of his younger days in and around Yuendumu. His country is Yunkanjini, also known as Mount Doreen. Japangardi humorously reflects on the way the weather has changed animals and people’s behaviour in the Central Desert.

WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following program may contain images and voices of deceased persons.

The Family of Kumanjayi Japangardi Jones have given permission for this interview to be shared.

Anmatjere/Warlpiri man, Kumanjayi Japangardi Jones, talks an interesting story of his younger days in and around Yuendumu. His country is Yunkanjini, also known as Mount Doreen. Japangardi humorously reflects on the way the weather has changed animals and people’s behaviour in the Central Desert.
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are warned that the following program may contain images and voices of deceased persons.
The Family of Kumanjayi Japangardi Jones have given permission for this interview to be shared.

The Heat - Kumanjayi Japangardi Jones

Warlpiri man, Freddie Japanangka Williams, from Yuendumu and Willowra tells of his experience of the changing weather, how that has affected flora, fauna and the land itself. 

Freddie started the Ranger program in Willowra 20 years ago and has several qualifications in Conservation and Land Management from Bachelor Institute.

Warlpiri man, Freddie Japanangka Williams, from Yuendumu and Willowra tells of his experience of the changing weather, how that has affected flora, fauna and the land itself. 
Freddie started the Ranger program in Willowra 20 years ago and has several qualifications in Conservation and Land Management from Bachelor Institute.

The Heat - Freddy Japanangka Williams

Warlpiri Elder, Ruth Napaljarri Oldfield’s Jukurrpa is Possum dreaming. Napaljarri tells us of how Yapa (Warlpiri people) daily lives change with the seasons and how the weather has impacted that over the years.

Produced in partnership between 8CCC Radio & PAW Media with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.

Photo by Francis Macindoe

Warlpiri Elder, Ruth Napaljarri Oldfield’s Jukurrpa is Possum dreaming. Napaljarri tells us of how Yapa (Warlpiri people) daily lives change with the seasons and how the weather has impacted that over the years.
Produced in partnership between 8CCC Radio &amp; PAW Media with support from the Community Broadcasting Foundation.
Photo by Francis Macindoe

The Heat - Tess Napaljarri Ross

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