Torres Strait Islanders

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:Native_American_tribe
gptkbp:celebrates gptkb:Torres_Strait_Islander_Day_of_Celebration
gptkbp:culturalSignificance fishing
art
traditional dance
shared language
shared history
distinct_cultural_group
gptkbp:diedIn gptkb:Torres_Strait_Islands
gptkbp:hasFeature seafood
coconut
taro
bush_tucker
gptkbp:hasLegalStatus gptkb:Native_Title_Act_1993
gptkb:Torres_Strait_Islander_Heritage_Protection_Act_1984
gptkbp:hasOccupation initiation ceremonies
marriage ceremonies
funeral ceremonies
gptkbp:hasPlayer painting
carving
weaving
dancing competitions
canoe racing
spear throwing
gptkbp:hasRole myths and legends
oral history
dreamtime stories
gptkbp:hasTheme connection to ancestors
spiritual connection to land
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Torres Strait Islanders
gptkbp:isInvolvedIn cultural festivals
education initiatives
environmental conservation
health programs
community governance
economic development projects
gptkbp:isKnownFor seafaring skills
unique music
gptkbp:isPartOf Australian_culture
gptkbp:isRecognizedBy gptkb:Australian_government
gptkbp:language gptkb:Kala_Lagaw_Ya
Meriam_Mir
gptkbp:musicVideo vocal chants
didgeridoo
clapsticks
gptkbp:participatedIn gptkb:Torres_Strait_Islander_Regional_Council
gptkbp:traditionalClothing bark cloth
feathered headdresses
woven mats