Islands Apart
The Australian South Sea Islander journey
'Islands Apart' is a project of The Australian South Sea Islander Arts and Cultural Development Organisation Inc., also known as Frangipani Arts. It celebrates the achievements of the Australian South Sea Islander community and embraces 150 years of memories, contribution and survival. Frangipani Arts have chosen to publish this book electronically so we can share the stories of our community's history with a broad and diverse audience. From Mackay to the world, we hope that you too can enjoy and share 'Islands Apart' with others.
Project Participants
Rhiannon Minniecon Miseron Levi Leona Byquar Harvey Quakawoot John Cassady Randall Warkill Rowena Trieve OAM Joanne Warkill and Warren (Joe) Leo OAM
Acknowledgements
Queensland Government Australian South Sea Islander Arts and Cultural Development Organisation Inc. MARABISDA CAMS Program - Mackay Regional Council Gabriella Haynes Studio—Absentia Queensland State Library Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
Frangipani Arts
The Australian South Sea Islander Arts and Cultural Development Organisation Inc. also known as Frangipani Arts are a small organisation based in Mackay, Queensland.
The objects of the association are:
Raising the profile of the Australian South Sea Islander community and promote their arts and cultural heritage to the Australian community by –
- Identifying the arts and cultural needs of the Australian South Sea Islander community
- Helping the Australian arts community to understand the needs of the Australian South Sea Islander community
- Providing opportunities for the Australian South Sea Islander community to share their cultural traditions
- Establishing and maintaining links to other Australian South Sea Islander communities throughout Australia
- Hold arts and cultural events and raise funds to enable the Australian South Sea Islander community to develop culturally and artistically
- Assisting the Australian South Sea Islander community to build the capacity to maintain cultural history.
"Islands Apart" is an ongoing project - as new stories are shared with us, we will add them to our book to share with others.
Contact
Email – frangipaniartsandculturaldevelopment@hotmail.com
Facebook – Frangipani Arts
Due to the volunteer capacity of our group, there may be a small delay in responding to enquiries. We thank you in advance for your patience.
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