Irrkerlantye (White Gate)
Irrkerlantye (White Gate)
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ButtonPronounciation: Ear-ker-lunge
Meaning: Kitehawk
Population: 10
Languages spoken: Arrernte
Director: Ronnie Webb
Irrkerlantye (Ear-ker-lunge) or White Gate was first incorporated on the 28th, October 1992 by residents to support their efforts to obtain security of tenure; housing and essential services. Irrkerlantye is home to speakers of Arrernte. The 2005 population and mobility study identified that the resident population at that time was 41 people and that the service population was as high as 67 people . At present Irrkerlantye lacks tenure, housing and has limited access to essential services. The Territory has provided a commitment to the provision of tenure; and funded a third party organisation to undertake a scoping and feasibility study for the supply of essential services. Whilst Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation (TCAC) is not funded to deliver services to Irrkerlantye it continues to provide municipal services; rubbish collection; potable water; and investment in critical infrastructure. Irrkerlantye is a Corporate Member of TCAC. Irrkerlantye is led by a Board of Directors, the President is a Director of Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation (TCAC).