Bruce Tjinpun Parker

Tjinpun was born in the bush outside of Irrunytju and to the north of Spinifex country at a significant site called Mamutjara. He describes a childhood period when his family walked around 'nikiti', meaning without clothing, living a traditional life in the bush. Later the family moved to Ernabella mission where Tjinpun attended school. He was initiated in Ernabella as a young man.