'Felicity Hayes is an Arrernte Elder, educator and traditional owner of Mparntwe (Alice Springs). Felicity has campaigned for social justice for her people for decades - for the right to live on her country and for Arrernte families to teach their children in their own language. Over the years, Felicity has been instrumental, working within the formal education system and sharing and teaching Arrernte language and culture. Felicity is one of the Grandmothers who form the backbone of Children's Ground in Central Australia, providing leadership and direction on the learning, wellbeing and development of children at her home, Irrkerlantye (Whitegate Town Camp).' (Source : Google books)
