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'Blue Water Empire is a dramatised documentary series giving a unique insight into the history and culture of the Torres Strait Islands. The series starts pre-colonisation and charts the all-pervasive impact of European arrival; from the missionaries to the influx of people from all around the world during the pearling boom. We see the devastating impact of World War II and the mass migration of Islanders to mainland Australia. The more recent history has seen an explosion of social activism, fighting for recognition, self-government and sea rights.'
Source: ABC TV (http://about.abc.net.au/abc-in-2017/change-makers/). (Sighted: 04/11/2016)
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Announced in 2017.
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Why Australian YA Needs More Torres Strait Islander Writing
2020
single work
prose
— Appears in: Kill Your Darlings [Online] , January 2020;'I have met many Australians who have no idea where a Torres Strait Islander person comes from. As a writer and editor, I believe books, particularly for younger readers, can play a vital role in letting my people’s voice be heard and our stories and culture celebrated.' (Introduction)
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New Doco-Drama, Blue Water Empire Tells the Story of Torres Strait Islander People and Culture
2019
single work
column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 19 June no. 703 2019; (p. 4) 'Aaron Fa'Aosa stars in and has co-produced a dramatised documentary series about the Torres Strait Islands, Blue Water Empire.
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New Doco-Drama, Blue Water Empire Tells the Story of Torres Strait Islander People and Culture
2019
single work
column
— Appears in: Koori Mail , 19 June no. 703 2019; (p. 4) 'Aaron Fa'Aosa stars in and has co-produced a dramatised documentary series about the Torres Strait Islands, Blue Water Empire. -
Why Australian YA Needs More Torres Strait Islander Writing
2020
single work
prose
— Appears in: Kill Your Darlings [Online] , January 2020;'I have met many Australians who have no idea where a Torres Strait Islander person comes from. As a writer and editor, I believe books, particularly for younger readers, can play a vital role in letting my people’s voice be heard and our stories and culture celebrated.' (Introduction)
- Torres Strait Islands, Queensland,
