Bush Tucker – we love to collect and eat it. We talk about where to find it, when to find it, all different ones – they all got special places, and special seasons, and special relationships with each other. We talk about all of that all the time. Bush Tucker is so good for us.
Name: Rosequinne 'Oki' Nuggett
Language: Pitjantjatjara
Community: Alice Springs
Biography:
Rosequinne was born at Areyonga, the adoptive home of her parents. Her father's father was Ngaanyatjarra and their country was the Warburton Ranges (Milyirrtjarra), where Rosequinne still has some family living. Her father moved to Pipalyatjara and then north to Utju (Areyonga).. Her mother was Pitjantjatjara from Mutitjulu and then she moved to Areyonga. Rosequinne has painted all her life, as she moved between Areyonga and Alice Springs. She has painted at the Areyonga Art Centre when it operated.
Rosequinne has lived at Karnte Town Camp with other former Areyonga Community members, who now live in Alice Springs. She has since moved to hostel accommodation in Alice Springs, but still visits family whenever she can back at Karnte Camp. She explains 'I enjoy painting and participating in activities at the Community Centre.'
Fire Crackers, Territory Day “Territory day when it was raining, this year. Fun night, we got the car and drove out Larapinta side, let the kids out to see them crackers, family night. The kids Read more…
Mary and Joseph approaching Bethlehem. Mary and Joseph traveling to Bethlehem for the census. Bethlehem was also known as the City of David and Joseph was a descendant of David.