Table of Contents
- 1 What do Torres Strait Islanders celebrate?
- 2 How is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture celebrated?
- 3 What community services are located on Thursday Island?
- 4 What was the major industry that started in the Torres Strait during the late 1800s?
- 5 Why is it important to celebrate Aboriginal culture?
- 6 How many communities does Torres Strait island have?
- 7 What are the major Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander events?
- 8 Why is the coming of the Light Festival important to Torres Strait Islanders?
What do Torres Strait Islanders celebrate?
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia each July to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. NAIDOC is celebrated not only in Indigenous communities, but by Australians from all walks of life.
What celebrations do aboriginals celebrate?
The following is a list of culturally important dates that celebrate or recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and culture.
- 13 February Anniversary of National Apology Day.
- 18 March National Close the Gap Day.
- 26 May National Sorry Day.
- 27 May 1967 Referendum.
- 27 May to 3 June National Reconciliation Week.
How is Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture celebrated?
Each year, Aboriginal and Torres Strait achievement and culture is celebrated through the National NAIDOC Awards Ceremony. The Government supports communities throughout Australia to hold NAIDOC Week celebrations through a local grant round.
What is the name of the Australia’s annual leading indigenous cultural exchange event where is it held and over how many days?
The Garma Festival of Traditional Cultures (Garma) is Australia’s largest Indigenous cultural gathering, taking place over four days each August in northeast Arnhem Land, in the Northern Territory, Australia.
What community services are located on Thursday Island?
Thursday Island Hospital provides the region with healthcare services, including general medicine, maternity, paediatrics, emergency, operating suite, pharmacy, radiology, social work, speech pathology and podiatry.
What event caused a mass movement of Torres Strait islanders to the mainland?
The discovery of pearl shell in the 1860s led to an influx of people from all over the region (Japanese, Malays, Filipinos, Micronesians and Europeans) especially on Thursday Island (Wyben) which became the main settlement.
What was the major industry that started in the Torres Strait during the late 1800s?
The pearl shed in 1860 led to an influx of people from the Asia-Pacific region, including Europeans. The pearling industry employed 700 people in 1877 and more than 100 pearl luggers, with trade stopping at the end of WWII.
What are the major issues that Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander children and families face in this region?
Significant risk factors that can impact on the social emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities include:
- widespread grief and loss.
- impacts of the Stolen Generations and removal of children.
- unresolved trauma.
- separation from culture and identity issues.
Why is it important to celebrate Aboriginal culture?
Cultural festivals help communities grow culturally, revitalise Aboriginal cultural expression and support the social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal people. There are more than 130 festivals celebrating Aboriginal culture across the country.
How do we celebrate Indigenous culture?
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- Check out local listings of National Indigenous Peoples Day celebrations and plan to attend with family, friends, colleagues.
- Spend the day learning about the Indigenous history of where you live or work.
- Learn some greetings in the Indigenous language of where you live or work.
How many communities does Torres Strait island have?
Torres Strait communities The Torres Strait consists of eighteen island and two Northern Peninsula Area communities. The islands are scattered over a geographic area of 48,000 square kilometres, from the tip of Cape York, north towards the borders of Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
What are the events of Torres Strait Island Regional Council?
Regular events include: Coming of the Light Festival. The Ordinary Meeting of Council’s Housing, and Safe and Healthy Communities… The Ordinary Meeting of Council’s Climate Change Adaptation and Environment…
What are the major Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander events?
Major ATSI cultural events JAN 26 – Yabun Festival Yabun Festival is an annual celebration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture featuring a vibrant line-up of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers and a range of arts, community and cultural activities. The event is free and family-friendly.
What do people do in the Torres Strait?
The Torres Strait is renowned for hosting colourful and generous celebrations involving feasting, dancing and singing. We regularly support and host events across our communities. Regular events include:
Why is the coming of the Light Festival important to Torres Strait Islanders?
The Coming of the Light festival marks this important day for Torres Strait Islanders, who are mainly of Christian faith. They celebrate the day with cultural and religious activities. 1st week of July NAIDOC Week is in the first full week of July and celebrates the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal people.