What is classed as a Torres Strait Islander?
Torres Strait Islanders (/ˈtɒrɪs-/) are the Indigenous peoples of the Torres Strait Islands, which are part of the state of Queensland, Australia. Ethnically distinct from the Aboriginal people of the rest of Australia, they are often grouped with them as Indigenous Australians.
Is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people or peoples?
‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ (plural) is a preferred term used by some, to refer to the many Aboriginal groups and Torres Strait Islander groups within Australia. This can also be applied when referring to other topics such as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultures.
Is New Zealand Torres Strait Islander?
Australia and Aotearoa-New Zealand share a close, long-standing and mutually beneficial relationship. Both governments acknowledge our respective indigenous peoples – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia, and Māori, tangata whenua of Aotearoa-New Zealand.
Are Torres Strait Islanders considered Australian?
Torres Strait Islanders are First Nations Australians who come from the islands of the Torres Strait, between Cape York in Queensland and Papua New Guinea. They are of Melanesian origin and have differing identities, histories and cultural traditions to Aboriginal Australians.
What country is Torres Strait Islander?
Australia
The Torres Strait Islands are part of the Australian state of Queensland. Situated between mainland Australia and Papua New Guinea, the Torres Strait Islands are the only part of Australia sharing a border with another country.
Do I say Aboriginal or indigenous?
And if you are talking about both Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, it’s best to say either ‘Indigenous Australians’ or ‘Indigenous people’. Without a capital “a”, “aboriginal” can refer to an Indigenous person from anywhere in the world. The word means “original inhabitant” in Latin.
What Colour is Torres Strait Islander flag?
The green stripes represent the land, the black stripes represent the people, and the blue the sea. Adopted in 1992, the flag design was the winning entry in a competition run by the Island Coordinating Council, a Queensland statutory body representing the community councils in the Torres Strait.
Why is the Torres Strait Islander flag important?
The flag was created as a symbol of unity and identity for Torres Strait Islander peoples. The star is an important symbol for navigating the sea. The points of the star represent the five island groups in the Torres Strait and the white symbolises peace.
What is Torres Strait Islander origin?
Torres Strait Islander peoples come from the islands of the Torres Strait, between the tip of Cape York in Queensland and Papua New Guinea. Torres Strait Islanders are of Melanesian origin with their own distinct identity, history and cultural traditions.
How do I find out if im Aboriginal?
Contact the Family Records Service on the toll free number 1800 019 998 or. Send an email request to [email protected] .
Who are the Torres Strait Islanders and what do they do?
Torres Strait Islanders (/ˈtɒrɪs-/ ) are the indigenous people of the Torres Strait Islands, part of Queensland, Australia. They are distinct from the Aboriginal people of the rest of Australia, and are generally referred to separately. There are also two Torres Strait Islander communities on the nearby coast of the mainland at Bamaga and Seisia.
How many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people live in Australia?
In 2018, the SDAC found that there were 581,400 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in Australia living in households (excluding those in very remote areas and discrete Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities). Of these people, almost one-quarter (24.0% or 139,700 people) had disability, similar to 2015 (23.9% or 125,000 people).
What kind of language does the Torres Strait Islanders speak?
The Western-central Torres Strait Language, or Kalaw Lagaw Ya, is spoken on the southwestern, western, northern and central islands; a further dialect, Kala Kawa Ya (Top Western and Western) may be distinguished. It is a member of the Pama-Nyungan family of languages of Australia. Meriam Mir is spoken on the eastern islands.
Who are some famous Torres Strait Islander artists?
Artists such as Laurie Nona, Brian Robinson, Alick Tipoti, Dennis Nona, Billy Missi, David Bosun, and more recently Glen Mackie, Joemen Nona, Daniel O’Shane and Tommy Pau produce vibrant and energetic prints which are held in local and overseas collections.