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Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher i(A107964 works by) (a.k.a. Thanakupi; Thanacoupie; Tapich Gloria Fletcher)
Born: Established: 1937 Weipa, Aurukun - Bamaga area, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, ; Died: Ceased: 23 Apr 2011 Weipa, Aurukun - Bamaga area, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland,
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Thaynakwith
(Storyteller) assertion
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1 y separately published work icon Thanakupi's Guide to Language and Culture : A Thaynakwith Dictionary Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , North Sydney : Jennifer Isaacs Arts and Publishing , 2007 Z1409659 2007 reference single work information book Indigenous story

Thanakupi's Guide to Language and Culture: A Thaynakwith Dictionary is the first Indigenous guide to western Cape York and is the culmination of the life's work of renowned Weipa Elder Thancoupie. It began as a collaboration with other Weipa Elders who spoke the Thaynakwith language. Now Thancoupie is the only remaining fluent speaker of the language.

The book combines Thancoupie's art with a Thaynakwith language dictionary and a cultural guide in which Thancoupie describes family customs, ceremonies and protocols, flora and fauna, and food preparation. Additionally, the book includes information on the Thaynakwith people and language by historian and community consultant Geoff Wharton and a Thaynakwith language usage and pronunciation guide by anthropologist and linguist Dr Bruce Sommer.
1 Thancoupie Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , Roberta Sykes (interviewer), 1986 single work autobiography
— Appears in: Aspect : Art and Literature , August no. 34 1986; (p. 91-103) Murawina : Australian Women of High Achievement 1993; (p. 133-137)
1 The Fisherman Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 94)
1 Wharth the Crow and Toroar the Jabiru Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 93)
1 Dawalan the Dingo Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 93)
1 Thawaal the Black and White Eagle Fights with Cheth the Red and White Eagle Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 91)
1 Peethereethe the Willy Wag Tail Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 91)
1 Arone the Black Crane and Moocheth the Ibis Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 88, 89)
1 Arough the Emu, Kakool the Black Bird and Wah the Greyhair Shell Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 88)
1 Toogun the Flying Fish Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 86)
1 Arough the Emu and Kurigan the Brolga Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 86)
1 Quichan the Red Kangaroo Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 85)
1 Wacombe the Bushman Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 85)
1 Ayala the Messenger Bird Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 84)
1 Wharrah the Stingray Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 81)
1 Knool the Mosquito Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 81)
1 Cammbel and Paour Exchange Teeth Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 78)
1 Yarra the Fish Hawk Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 78)
1 Chara the Fire Man Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 77)
1 Guiree the Flying Foxes Thancoupie Gloria Fletcher , 1982 single work short story dreaming story
— Appears in: Thancoupie the Potter 1982; (p. 73, 77)
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