Kulap seed pod rattles are a traditional musical instrument used by Torres Strait Island dancers.
They are traditionally made from the seed pods of the Matchbox Bean tree, and are an integral part of traditional 'island dance'.
This book gives step - by - step instructions accompanied by colour photographs that demonstrate that with a little bit of adult help, children of all ages can learn about and enjoy some traditional Torres Strait Island cultural activities.
Althea McKeown is a trainer, teacher, child safety advocate, Foster Carer, mother, grandmother and respected community member at Nurapoi (Horn Island) in the Torres Straits.
Traditional songs collected on Darnley Island.
Traditional songs collected on Coconut Island.
Written by Oochuyung, a Wik girl, with illustrations by Ron Edwards.
A children's story based on her childhood experiences in the Napranum area of Cape York.
This book gives step by step instructions on how the Torres Strait people make all sorts of fun things from coconut fronds.
These include birds, stars, fish, balls, wands and hats. 17 projects in all.
Lots of illustrations to follow to complete your projects. Fun to do with the kids!
Erubai the pig runs amok, causing chaos!
A children's story set in the Torres Strait Islands.
By Sydney H. Ray. Edited and illustrated by Ron Edwards.
The only available dictionary of Eastern and Western Island languages. Drawn from Reports of the Cambridge Anthropological Expedition to Torres Straits.
Edited by Ron and Anne Edwards.
Stories and drawings from children of the Sacred Heart School, Thursday Island Primary School and the Horn Island School.
A story written as part of a project to make books available for indigenous communities that the children can relate to.