Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples represent two distinct cultures. Therefore each has its own flag
The circle of yellow represents the sun (giver of life) and yellow ochre. Torres Strait Islander flag. The Torres Strait Islander flag is an official flag of
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples represent two distinct cultures. Each cultural group has its own flag representing its own unique identity. It is
Aboriginal flag. Torres Strait Islander flag. Australian flag. Australia has three national flags. IDENTITY AND CULTURE. Below are some links to purchase
This protocol focuses on flying the Australian National flag Aboriginal flag and. Torres Strait Islander flag together. Page 2. General information about flags.
The Torres Strait Islander flag was designed in 1992 by a Torres. Strait Islander man bernard namok. blue represents the sea
Aboriginal and Torres Strait. Islander flag templates on next two pages of this book. • Crepe paper in flag colours. • Hobby glue and scissors. • Paint brush
The Torres Strait Islander flag was created as a symbol of unity and Strait Islanders' 'Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people(s)' and 'Indigenous ...
3 Where three flagpoles exist the Australian
The Australian Aboriginal flag and Torres Strait. Islander flag were proclaimed as flags of Australia under section 5 of the Flags Act 1953 on 14. July 1995.
The Torres Strait Islander flag is an official flag of Australia and was recognised under Federal legislation in July 1995. The flag designed by Torres Strait
Aboriginal flag. Torres Strait Islander flag. Australian flag. Australia has three national flags. IDENTITY AND CULTURE. Below are some links to purchase
This protocol focuses on flying the Australian National flag Aboriginal flag and. Torres Strait Islander flag together. Page 2. General information about flags.
In 1995 both the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags were recognised as official flags of Australia under Commonwealth legislation. The Aboriginal Flag
25 Jan 2022 as the Australian Aboriginal. Flag and the Torres Strait. Islander Flag state and territory flags
13.1 The Australian Aboriginal Flag. 13.2 The Torres Strait Islander Flag. 13.3 Flying the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flags. 13.4 Flag Protocols.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait. Islander flag templates on next two pages of this book. • Crepe paper in flag colours. • Hobby glue and scissors. • Paint brush
that make up the Aboriginal flag and the Torres Strait Islander flag. Children understand flags and the colours that they are comprised of
On Australia Day people all over the country will fly the Australian National Flag
Torres Strait Islander origin). Improved cultural safety and environments may include: • artwork flags and signage
The Torres Strait Islander flag was designed by the late Bernard Namok from Thursday Island The flag was recognised by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission in June 1992 and given equal prominence with the Aboriginal flag The meaning of the Torres Strait Islander flag is represented through: Green: the land Blue: the sea
The flag was officially recognised and presented to the people of Torres Strait on 29 May 1992 at the sixth "Torres Strait Cultural Festival". In the same year, it was recognised by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC) and given equal prominence with the Australian Aboriginal Flag. The Federal Government initiated steps in 1...
We and our 15 communities own the copyright of the Torres Strait Islander Flag. We give permission for requests to reproduce the Torres Strait Islander Flag subject only under the following conditions: 1. where appropriate, recognition is given to the original designer, the late Mr Bernard Namok 2. original PMS colours are used 3. permission must b...
The flag is emblazoned with a white Dari (headdress) which is a symbol of Torres Strait Islanders. The white five pointed star beneath it symbolises the five major island groups and the navigational importance of stars to these seafaring people. The green stripes represent the land; the black stripes represent the people, and the blue the sea.
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.
The TSIRC gives permission for requests to reproduce the Torres Strait Flag subject to the following conditions: that, where appropriate, recognition is given to the original designer, the late Mr Bernard Namok that permission must be received in writing from the TSIRC, prior to its use.
The headdress is called a dhari, and is used in ceremony (the warrior headdress is called a baibaisam ). The dhari is featured on the Torres Strait Islander flag (Fig. 3), surrounding a five-pointed star. The star signifies a navigational star, as stellar navigation is a critical element of Islander traditions 2.