Taking its name from the Pitjantjatjara concept of exchange and reciprocity Ngapartji Ngapartji is a long term inter-generational language and arts project based in Alice Springs. The project works with Abbotts, Karnte and other town camps in Alice as well as Pitjantjatjara communities such as Ernabella, Mimili and Docker River across the region.

The project comprises an online Pitjantjatjara language site, touring theater works and a campaign for a national indigenous languages policy.  

The Ngapartji Ngapartji theatre show has been seen by over 30,000 people across the country and has been performed in every state except Tassie and ACT. The show was awarded the 2008 Deadly Award for Most Outstanding Acheivement in Film, TV and Theatre, was nominated for 3 Sydney Theatre Awards including best mainstage production and was an NT Innovation Award Finalist.

Ngapartji Ngapartji website

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