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Issue Details: First known date: 2024... 2024 The Ties That Bind
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Adam C. Lees describes childhood as a Torres Strait Islander without access to cultural knowledge, and the gaining of knowledge and connections through visiting Thursday Island and developing A Question of Colour : My Journey to Belonging with his mother.

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    y separately published work icon Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia Samantha Faulkner (editor), Collingwood : Black Inc. , 2024 27218681 2024 anthology poetry short story prose

    'A journey through Torres Strait Islander culture and identity, past and present

    '"My people are expert navigators, adventurers, innovators, ambassadors, teachers, storytellers, performers, strategists, chefs and advocates for change. The blood runs deep when I reflect on the past and the present and imagine what our future might look like." —Leilani Bin-Juda

    'What makes Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait unique? And what is it like to be a Torres Strait Islander in contemporary Australia? Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia, compiled by poet and author Samantha Faulkner, showcases the distinct identity of Torres Strait Islanders through their diverse voices and journeys.

    'Hear from emerging and established writers from both today and the recent past, including Eddie Mabo, Thomas Mayo, Aaron Fa'Aoso, Jimi Bani, Ellie Gaffney, Jillian Boyd-Bowie and Lenora Thaker. These and many more storytellers, mentors, traditional owners, doctors and teachers from the Torres Strait share their joy, culture, good eating, lessons learned and love of family, language and Country.

    'Discover stories of going dugong hunting and eating mango marinated in soy sauce. The smell of sugar cane and frangipani-scented sea breeze. Family, grandmothers and canoe time. Dancing, singing, weaving hats and making furniture from bamboo. Training as a doctor and advocating for healthcare for the Torres Strait. The loneliness of being caught between two cultures. Mission life, disconnection and being evacuated to the mainland during World War II. "Is that really your mum? Why is she black?". Not being Islander enough. Working hard to reconnect to your roots, and claiming back land and culture.

    'A book to treasure and share, this groundbreaking collection provides a unique perspective on the Torres Strait Islander experience.'

    Source: Publisher's blurb.

    Collingwood : Black Inc. , 2024
    pg. 201-214
Last amended 20 May 2024 11:00:34
Subjects:
  • Mount Isa, Far North Queensland, Queensland,
  • Palm Island Aboriginal Settlement (1918-1975), Ingham area, Ingham - Cairns area, Queensland,
  • Thursday Island, Torres Strait Islands, Queensland,
  • Murray Island, Torres Strait Islands, Queensland,
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