Tag: #ASSIhistorymonth

Georgia Corowa: Community Voices – ASSI History Month

This week as part of the ASSI History Month Community Voices series we’re featuring South Sea Islander and Bundjalung songwriter/ musician Georgia Corowa, a talented artist based on the island of Minjerribah (North Stradbroke Island), Australia. As a performer, Georgia’s music exudes a unique soulful quality. She’s a generous collaborator in her ensemble work and... Continue Reading →

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Australian South Sea Islander History Month

In August 2019, we started the first "Australian South Sea Islander History Month" (#ASSIhistorymonth) sharing posts on our ASSI Stories Facebook page including stories, archival images, articles and historical documents that uncover a dark part of Australian history - the era of blackbirding. In August 25 years ago, the Australian government officially recognised Australian South Sea Islanders as... Continue Reading →

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