Margaret Kemarre Turner belongs to the Akarre people and was born in the Spotted Tiger region of Harts Range in Central Australia. Her parents were moved by the government to Anthelke ewlpaye (Charles Creek) where there was a Catholic Mission and then, in 1942, by the army to Arltangke (Arltunga).
Margaret Kemarre Turner grew up in a strong and healthy family environment in Arltangke enabling her to learn about her culture and the land as well as the Arrernte language. Margaret Kemarre Turner is an Elder, qualified interpreter, artist and author, and has taught language, culture and cross-cultural courses at the Institute for Aboriginal Development.