HistoryThe History of Indulkana Anangu School dates back to 1971, when Leslie Mingkilli wrote a letter to the South Australian Government on behalf of Indulkana Community asking for funding and help to establish a school. He wrote to the Government in the Pitjantjatjara language, insisting that a school be started at Indulkana. Leslie was educated at Ernabella (Pukatja) community where he learnt to read and write English and Pitjantjatjara. This dream finally came true when Leslie went to Adelaide and returned with David Emery, the first Principal and three teachers. The school began with tents and sheds made of timber and brush from the surrounding bush. Teachers were assisted by the first A.E.W's who included; Leslie Mingkilli, Bessie Baker, Nellie Coulthard, Kanakiya One of th, Emily Whiskey, Jimmy Stewart, Billy Everard and Peggy Pearson. |