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Ngurra-kurlu :
Ngurra-kurlu design represents the five elements of Warlpiri culture: land, law, language, ceremony, skin (information extracted from a documentary made by Warlpiri filmmakers and available on You Tube); presents Warlpiri philosophy, in a written form to make it accessible to non Warlpiri people; central theme of paper is that, when supported, Ngurra-kurlu promotes the healthy functioning of Warlpiri people and Warlpiri country - it is about relationships, engagements and belonging; promoting Ngurra-kurlu does not mean a return to historical times, but about mainstreaming core Warlpiri values whether living in the bush or in the community; explores the elements of ngurra-kurlu and their interrelationships and explains that it can provide a clear direction for the future of Warlpiri people for the benefit of all Australians. Introduction and rationale - What is ngurra-kurlu? - Method -- The benefits of ngurra-kurlu - Ngurra-kurlu as a library catalogue - Home: a common sense of belonging - Purami: following the way - Summary: the benefits and application of ngurra-kurlu -- Defining the elements of ngurra-kurlu - Skin: kurrwa, responsibilities to people and country - Law: the guiding principles - Land (Country): caring for 'home' - Language: communication between the elements - Ceremony: education and unity - Summary: defining the elements of ngurra-kurlu -- Ngurra-kurlu and country - Country and Walpiri law - Country and language - Country and skin - Country and ceremony -- Conclusion -- References. 2023.028

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