🗣 emoji bosses​

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Tommy Jangala “Walkabout” is a senior Kaytetye man. Born at Hatches Creek, his father’s country is Akalperre and his mother’s country is Kwerrkepentye. He was raised traditionally in the bush and worked as a stockman throughout much of his life. He has been involved in Kaytetye language work for many years and features on the audio of the Kaytetye Learner’s Guide. Tommy lives at Ankweleyelengkwe Outstation on his traditional lands. 

Phillip Janima’s father’s country is Akalperre (he is Tommy’s son) and his mother’s country is Arnerre, a Kaytetye country north-west of Barrow Creek. He was involved in the Arrkantele TV series, a children’s language learning show. Philip provided the audio for the emoji app and translated Tommy’s Kaytetye. Philip spends his time in both Alice Springs and Ankweleyelengkwe Outstation.

Valentine Shaw’s father’s country is Akalperre and on her mother’s side she is Anmatyerr from Arrwek. Valentine lives in Alice Springs. She is an experienced teacher, and currently works as a history teacher at St Philip’s College. She has a Bachelor of Education. Valentine is passionate about Aboriginal languages and keeping Kaytetye alive. She spends time on country learning from her grandfather. She contributed artwork for the emojis and provided audio for the app.

Glorianna Moketarinja is a Western Arrernte woman from Ntharia. She is of Pwerle skin group. She is married to Philip Janima. Glorianna contributed to the translation of the Arrernte emojis from the indigemoji app. She spends her time in both Alice Springs and Ankweleyelengkwe Outstation.

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✍🏾  artists

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Kathleen Rambler’s father’s country is Akalperre (she is Tommy’s daughter) and her mother’s country is Arnerre. Kathleen spent her childhood in the Barrow Creek and Utopia regions. She is a well-known artist and contributed artwork for the emojis and the Kaytetye website. Kathleen now lives at Ampilatwatja, her husband’s country, and her art can be purchased from Artists of Ampilatwatja.

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April Phillips is a Wiradjuri-Scottish woman of the Galari peoples of NSW. A digital artist and youth mentor April is passionate about computer art for a new world. 

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With Rebecca Harnish, Dave Wells, Valentine Shaw and emojis developed by the Arrerntemoji art team: Graham Wilfred Jnr, Emma Stubbs, Dion Beasley, Phillip McCormack, Benita Clements, Colleen Powell, Lindsey Matthews, Agnes Saunders, Jessie Bethune, Dustin, Lucas Jones, Lilah Shee, Ellis, Ernestine Mulkatana, Mishka Kiessling, Tarynt Stubbs, Sebastian, Shinarah Woods, Aarha, Chris Jones, Kelvin Campbell, Kaylene Nelson, Ashley Marshall, Grace Voller, Oliver Jones, Kyiesha Charles, Cherina, Vicprsha Scovie, Astrid Keaney, Abraham Lennie, Denzel Steel, Felicity Malbunka, Broadie Orr, Shakira Ken, Natasha Angus, Elizabeth Coulthard, Reshanna, Tjikiti Liddle, Harold Thomas with and Elliat Rich.

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