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y separately published work icon Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia anthology   poetry   short story   prose  
Issue Details: First known date: 2024... 2024 Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia
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Contents

* Contents derived from the Collingwood, Fitzroy - Collingwood area, Melbourne - North, Melbourne, Victoria,:Black Inc. , 2024 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
Introduction, Samantha Faulkner , single work prose (p. 1-6)
Coconut-oil Chronicles, Lenora Thaker , single work autobiography
The author recalls using a madu on coconuts to prepare coconut oil.
 (p. 7-10)
Together, Our Differences Make Us Strong, Thomas Mayo , single work autobiography (p. 11-16)
Edward Koiki Mabo : His Life and Struggle for Land Rights, Noel Loos , Eddie Mabo , single work extract
This work is an edited and abridged extract from Edward Koiki Mabo: His Life and Struggle for Land Rights. It explores Mabo's struggles with the Queensland Government over Torres Strait Islands land ownership. 
 (p. 17-33)
Q & A, Jimi Bani , single work prose
Jimi Bani writes about growing up on Thursday Island, and highlights from his acting career.
 (p. 34-38)
The Smell of Sugar Cane, Aaron Fa’Aoso , single work autobiography
Aaron Fa'Aoso recalls family life after two close family losses, and the support of the Torres Strait Islander community in Cairns, Queensland.
 (p. 39-52)
One Culture, Rhett Loban , single work autobiography
Rhett Loban reflects on growing up as a Torres Strait Islander on the mainland of Australia. Loban discusses family connections to Asian cultures and differences in burial practices for Torres Strait Islanders, and Asian and Muslim communities. 
 (p. 53-58)
My Father, Francis 'The Hatman' Wapau - Master Weaver, Lockeah Wapau , single work biography
Lockeah Wapau tells the story of his father Francis 'Frank' Wapau. Lockeah's father drew on his cultural heritage and knowledge to craft hats and other goods to sell. In North Queensland, his father was known as 'the Hatman'. Lockeah credits his father with upholding Torres Strait Islander traditions on the mainland.
 (p. 59-68)
Cultured Pearl, Jillian Boyd-Bowie , single work autobiography

Jillian Boyd-Bowie presents an autobiographical account of her life, intertwined with poems. Jillian tells her story through her heritage, parents, her childhood, her experiences moving to and living on mainland Australia. She also explores personal growth through parenthood and Christianity. 

This work includes four poems.

 (p. 69-87)
Matriarchi"Soft grey skies, occupied poignant cries", Jillian Boyd-Bowie , single work poetry (p. 73-74)
Note: This work appears in the autobiographical account 'Cultured Pearl', indexed separately.
Everyday Heroi"Silent years masquerade purpose", Jillian Boyd-Bowie , single work poetry (p. 80-81)
Note: This work appears in the autobiographical account 'Cultured Pearl', indexed separately.
Descendanti"My voice echoes the cries of my forefathers", Jillian Boyd-Bowie , single work poetry (p. 83)
Note: This work appears in the autobiographical account 'Cultured Pearl', indexed separately.
Journeyi"To what do I owe the pleasure, of this next breath taken?", Jillian Boyd-Bowie , single work poetry (p. 85-87)
Note: This work appears in the autobiographical account 'Cultured Pearl', indexed separately.
My Island Home and Away, Ellen Armstrong , single work autobiography
Ellen Armstrong remembers her grandmothers and seeking out connections with her island culture.
 (p. 88-93)
Lessons from My Grandmother : A Window to the World, Leilani Bin-Juda , single work autobiography (p. 94-111)
Do Your Best, Never Give Up, Tetei Bakic-Tapim , single work biography
Tetei Basic-Tapim provides a biographical account of her grandparent's role in the development of Magani Malu Kes Information and Resource Centre in Townsville, and its impact on the Torres Strait Islander community. Tetei also recounts her grandfather's role in gaining recognition for the Torres Strait Islander flag in the 1990s.
 (p. 112-120)
The Learning Time, Ellie Joan Gaffney , single work autobiography extract (p. 121-126)
Eded Mer (My Life), Thomas Lowah , single work extract (p. 127-141)
Ina's Story : The Memoir of a Torres Strait Islander Woman, Ina Mills , single work autobiography
Ina Titasey recalls her early life and family on Naghir (Mount Ernest Island) before she and her siblings were sent to a convent on Thursday Island.
 (p. 142-152)
The Other Indigenous Australians, Donisha Duff , single work autobiography prose (p. 153-157)
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