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 →
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(#ASSIhistorymonth) sharing posts on our ASSI Stories Facebook page including stories, archival images, articles and historical documents that uncover a dark part of Australian history - the era of blackbirding.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 →
An inaugural free one-day festival of Australian South Sea Islander film, arts, food and music will be held at The Edge, Queensland in Brisbane on Sunday 14 December 2014. The event is the culmination of a 12-month project, funded by the Australian Council for the Arts. It has seen Australian South Sea Islander participants from... Continue Reading →
Australian South Sea Islander Stories 