In this episode of LONGLINE we sit down with Yolngu man and artist Graham Wilfred Junior to hear about his involvement in the IndigEMOJI Project. Graham discusses his role in bringing a series of meaningful Indigenous digital symbols to the world in the form of emojis and the process of consulting with elders to seek approval along the way. During the conversation, Graham talks about his pride in bringing to life a piece of history, creating an emoji inspired by Gough Whitlam and Vincent Lingiari.

 

The IndigEMOJI app is available through the Google Play Store.

 

Thank you to Graham Wilfred Junior for sharing his story with the LONGLINE team.

LONGLINE: The Community Stories Project was created in Mbantua Alice Springs. 

 

Produced by Joshua Davis and Damien Williams

Cultural liaison Lynette Ellis

Intro and Outro Music Dave Crowe Sing/Hum

Additional audio recording: Vito Lucarelli

Edited by Joshua Davis

 

This episode was recorded in the ICTV audio recording studio.

Special thanks to April Campbell, Lynette Ellis, Thomas Saylor, Benjamin Erin, 8CCC and ICTV.

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