Bruce Tjinpun Parker Australian, Pitjantjatjara, b. 1965

Tjinpun was born in the bush outside of Irrunytju to the north of Spinifex country. He describesa childhood period when his family walked around 'nikiti', meaning without clothing, living atraditional life in the bush. Later the family moved to Ernabella mission where Tjinpun attended school. He was initiated in Ernabella as a young man