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Samantha Faulkner Samantha Faulkner i(A107963 works by)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Aboriginal ; Aboriginal Wuthati ; Torres Strait Islander
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1 y separately published work icon Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia Samantha Faulkner (editor), Collingwood : Black Inc. , 2024 27218681 2024 anthology poetry short story prose

'A journey through Torres Strait Islander culture and identity, past and present

'"My people are expert navigators, adventurers, innovators, ambassadors, teachers, storytellers, performers, strategists, chefs and advocates for change. The blood runs deep when I reflect on the past and the present and imagine what our future might look like." —Leilani Bin-Juda

'What makes Zenadth Kes/Torres Strait unique? And what is it like to be a Torres Strait Islander in contemporary Australia? Growing Up Torres Strait Islander in Australia, compiled by poet and author Samantha Faulkner, showcases the distinct identity of Torres Strait Islanders through their diverse voices and journeys.

'Hear from emerging and established writers from both today and the recent past, including Eddie Mabo, Thomas Mayo, Aaron Fa'Aoso, Jimi Bani, Ellie Gaffney, Jillian Boyd-Bowie and Lenora Thaker. These and many more storytellers, mentors, traditional owners, doctors and teachers from the Torres Strait share their joy, culture, good eating, lessons learned and love of family, language and Country.

'Discover stories of going dugong hunting and eating mango marinated in soy sauce. The smell of sugar cane and frangipani-scented sea breeze. Family, grandmothers and canoe time. Dancing, singing, weaving hats and making furniture from bamboo. Training as a doctor and advocating for healthcare for the Torres Strait. The loneliness of being caught between two cultures. Mission life, disconnection and being evacuated to the mainland during World War II. "Is that really your mum? Why is she black?". Not being Islander enough. Working hard to reconnect to your roots, and claiming back land and culture.

'A book to treasure and share, this groundbreaking collection provides a unique perspective on the Torres Strait Islander experience.

'With contributions by: Ellen Armstrong, Tetei Bakic, Jimi Bani, Leilani Bin-Juda, Jillian Boyd-Bowie, Tahlia Bowie, Aaliyah Jade Bradbury, John Doolah, Donisha Duff, Aaron Fa'Aoso with Michelle Scott Tucker, Ellie Gaffney, Velma Gara, Jaqui Hughes, Adam Lees, Rhett Loban, Thomas Lowah, Edward Koiki Mabo with Noel Loos, Thomas Mayo, Lenora Thaker, Sorren Thomas, Ina Titasey as told to Catherine Titasey, Lockeah Wapau and Daniella Williams.' (Publication summary)

1 Bamfield Waterfall i "The smell takes me there", Samantha Faulkner , 2023 single work poetry
— Appears in: Meanjin Online 2023; Meanjin , September vol. 82 no. 3 2023; (p. 94-95)
1 Ceremony Samantha Faulkner i "Ugamalis sway", Samantha Faulkner , 2022 single work poetry
— Appears in: Teesta Review : A Journal of Poetry , November vol. 5 no. 2 2022;
1 Big Spenders i "“Which way?”", Samantha Faulkner , 2022 single work poetry
— Appears in: Teesta Review : A Journal of Poetry , November vol. 5 no. 2 2022;
1 Spring Samantha Faulkner i "Golden wattle falls", Samantha Faulkner , 2022 single work poetry
— Appears in: Teesta Review : A Journal of Poetry , November vol. 5 no. 2 2022;
1 Foreigner i "My home away from home", Samantha Faulkner , 2022 single work poetry
— Appears in: Teesta Review : A Journal of Poetry , November vol. 5 no. 2 2022;
1 BLAK i "Born into the world", Samantha Faulkner , 2022 single work poetry
— Appears in: Teesta Review : A Journal of Poetry , November vol. 5 no. 2 2022;
1 Heal Country, Heal Me i "Lush and bright dark greens", Samantha Faulkner , 2021 single work poetry
— Appears in: Rabbit , no. 33 2021; (p. 94-95)
1 Home i "He was tall for his age", Samantha Faulkner , 2019 single work poetry
— Appears in: Cordite Poetry Review , 1 February no. 89 2019;
1 y separately published work icon Pamle : Torres Strait Islanders in Canberra Kerry Reed-Gilbert (editor), Samantha Faulkner (editor), Canberra : Samantha Faulkner , 2018 16505445 2018 anthology interview

'This collection of interviews showcases Torres Strait Islander peoples in Canberra. You will get to see the diversity among us, the richness of our culture and the close-knit bond with Pamle (family). From women to men, youth to Elders we invite you to enjoy our lived experience in our home away from home.'

Source: Publisher's blurb.

1 Ghost Story Samantha Faulkner , 2018 single work autobiography short story
— Appears in: Growing Up Indigenous in Australia 2018-2020;
1 Dear Sister Samantha Faulkner , 2017 single work prose
— Appears in: Too Deadly : Our Voice Our Way Our Business 2017; (p. 168-172)
1 Living the Dream Samantha Faulkner , 2017 single work prose
— Appears in: Too Deadly : Our Voice Our Way Our Business 2017; (p. 163-167)
1 The Broken Vase Samantha Faulkner , 2017 single work prose
— Appears in: Too Deadly : Our Voice Our Way Our Business 2017; (p. 154-157)
1 Harry the Horse Whisperer Samantha Faulkner , 2017 single work poetry
— Appears in: Too Deadly : Our Voice Our Way Our Business 2017; (p. 158-162)
1 Gemima’s Trip into the Past Samantha Faulkner , 2017 single work prose
— Appears in: Too Deadly : Our Voice Our Way Our Business 2017; (p. 150-153)
1 It’s a Small Town World i "Small towns are racist discriminatory", Samantha Faulkner , 2017 single work poetry
— Appears in: Too Deadly : Our Voice Our Way Our Business 2017; (p. 148-149)
1 Skippy Lives i "Look, look, look", Samantha Faulkner , 2017 single work poetry
— Appears in: Too Deadly : Our Voice Our Way Our Business 2017; (p. 147)
1 Honouring Grandad i "It was just another day", Samantha Faulkner , 2017 single work poetry
— Appears in: Too Deadly : Our Voice Our Way Our Business 2017; (p. 144-146)
1 Tribute to Mabo i "“Who was that boy?” Uncle George said", Samantha Faulkner , 2017 single work poetry
— Appears in: Too Deadly : Our Voice Our Way Our Business 2017; (p. 142-143)
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