The Torres Strait Islander People And Culture

How many languages are spoken in the Torres Strait? What traditions and celebrations do Torres Strait Islanders observe? What is a lavalava? Find out all of this, and more, as Cecelia Wright shares the story of her people and the traditions and culture of her homeland. Cecelia is a leading multicultural trainer, communicator and champion for indigenous education and inclusion. Originally from Thursday Island in the Torres Strait, Cecelia has extensive experience embedding cultural practices in the Early Childhood Sector and started her career, following in her mother’s footsteps, as a teacher aide.