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Arrernte
Artist Albert Namatjira was a Western Arrernte man. Their ancestors spoke one or more of a group of related languages or dialects
Groups and countryThe Arrernte comprise people who identify with different parts of their "country":
GovernanceThe Arrernte Council is the representative and administrative body for the Arrernte lands. It is part of the Central Land Council. Languages in the Arrernte groupThe Arrernte languages are:
TourismTourism is important to the economy of Alice Springs and surrounding communities, The Arrernte way of life is presented through tour guides and storytellers speaking of the life, their artwork, their culture and language in a variety of different ways. Tours are run regularly to Hermannsburg (Western Arrernte) and Wallace Rockhole (Eastern Arrernte).[2] See alsoArrernte mythology and spirituality focuses on the landscape and the Dreamtime, important creator spirits are, Altjira is the creator being of the Inapertwa that became all living creatures. Tjurunga are objects of religious significance. Two warships of the Royal Australian Navy have been named HMAS Arunta after the Arrernte people. ReferencesExternal links
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