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Torres Strait Islander History: Sport, Culture and Identity (2023–2026)

Abstract:
This project aims to investigate sport as a means of understanding the cultures, identities and history of Torres Strait Islanders. Through a community-centred approach, and a project team including Torres Strait Islanders, the project challenges versions of Australian history that marginalise the Strait or conflate Islanders with Aboriginal people. Expected outcomes of this project include a more nuanced history of Indigenous Australia, a significant body of repatriated resources on Islander sport and increased involvement of Islander communities in the historymaking process. Anticipated benefits include a multifaceted contribution to reconciliation and better understanding of our unique and complex national identity.
Grant type:
ARC Discovery Projects
Researchers:

  • Associate Professor Gary Osmond

    Associate Professor
    School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

  • Professor Murray Phillips

    Professor
    School of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
    Faculty of Health and Behavioural Sciences

  • Mr Al Harvey

    Lecturer
    School of Languages and Cultures
    Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
    Lecturer
    School of Languages and Cultures
    Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
    Higher Degree by Research Scholar
    School of Languages and Cultures
    Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Funded by:
Australian Research Council