The Olympic Flame - Tiwi Islands Residency
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Nguiu, Bathurst Island, Tiwi Islands
June 29, 2000
An event conceived for the Olympic torch passing through the Aboriginal community of Nguiu. Tim Newth worked on the Tiwi Islands with community of Nguiu, especially with elders Simon Tipangwati and Clementine Puruntatameri, and with indigenous dance artists Stanley Stanislaus and Samantha Chalmers to conceive and create an event for the Olympic torch passing through the community.
Creative Personnel
Tim Newth, Simon Tipangwati , Clementine Puruntatameri, Stanley Stanislaus, Samantha Chalmers