Contemporary Torres Strait Islander cultures
Similarities among contemporary Torres Strait Islander cultures allow us to make
observations about their culture and identity:
− Most Torres Strait Islander people, in the islands or on the mainland, share
a sense of unity and belonging with their island homes, sustained by strong
family connections and shared experiences in their cultures.
− Torres Strait Islanders have different and diverse practices across the
different island groups. Cultural practices have changed over time, some were
discarded and new ones introduced