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Sylvia Nulpinditj

Milingimbi Art and Culture

I was born and raised here at Milingimbi Island.

My first school was here.

I remember the mission days were just ending at that time and then the welfare system was introduce, that was in the 1980’s.

Ŋarra dhuwal Gälpu miyalk (I am a women of Gälpu clan).

Ŋarraku ŋänḏi Wangurri (my mothers clan is Wangurri).

Gon-gamunuŋku mirr (I am a traditional artist). I make my artwork under the guidance of my uncle.

Today I live in darwin. I am a senior radio presenter with ARDS, Yolŋu Radio. I also do several other roles at ARDS.

My main personal interests are painting, writing and weaving.