Jerry Jangala - Kuyu Pungu

Jerry Jangala Patrick, senior knowledge holder and one of the few surviving Yapa who grew up living off the land, has a lot to share about understanding country.

In this film Jangala imparts his knowledge, history and passion for teaching and animal tracking. According to former senior ranger Dione Kelly, “Jangala is really valuable in life itself, for Warlpiri. He teaches us everything.”

Reading the Country is a Central Land Council pilot training and development project that aims to equip Aboriginal rangers and other remote community residents with the knowledge and skills required to track animals.

Today there are fewer people to learn from, less time for learning and tracking is no longer needed to survive. Jangala recognises this and says the training framework will enable expert trackers and rangers to fast-track learning through intensive learning opportunities.