Working together with Martumilli
The Parnngurr rangers assisted Martumilli to collect grass for a weaving exhibition. The rangers took elders Nola and Waka Taylor out to find the grass and together they collected four large bags which was sent into Newman for use over the weekend.
It was a great day out with Waka and Nola collecting lunki (witchetty grubs) from the white gums while the younger Martu learnt about grasses for weaving and the plants that can be make into bush sandals.
The Women & Families Program in Punmu visited Jila Jila with RAWA Kindy, Home and Community Care, and Martumilli. Ladies of all ages painted and contributed to the canvas, launching the career of Martumilli’s youngest artist, three-year-old Raymeka.
While the ladies worked, they listened to a recording from Waka Taylor telling the Jumangkarni stories in Manyjilyjarra provided by KJ’s Country & Culture team.
The final painting was exhibited during Martumilli’s Christmas celebration, side-by-side with a story the women wrote about their work cleaning out Jila Jila. Three-year-old Raymeka very proudly showed Martu from other communities her painting on display in the gallery.
