The Company is established as a not-for-profit public company limited by guarantee with exclusively charitable purposes, for the benefit of the Torres Strait Islander peoples, their communities, and the general public.

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In pursuit of its purposes, the Company will:

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Revive and Promote Meriam Mir Language and Culture

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• Document, preserve, and revitalise the Meriam Mir language, traditional knowledge, and cultural heritage of the Mer people of Mer Island and the wider Torres Strait.

• Facilitate intergenerational language transmission through cultural programs, training, and public events.

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Document and Share Torres Strait Islander Cultural Wisdom

 

• Record, publish, and exhibit oral histories, cultural expressions, and traditional ecological knowledge, ensuring protection of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights.

• Produce multimedia resources (digital, print, audio-visual) to share cultural narratives with local, national, and global audiences.

 

Promote Sustainable Blue Economy Practices

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• Integrate traditional ecological knowledge with contemporary environmental science to support the sustainable use and conservation of sea country, reefs, fisheries, and coastal ecosystems.

• Collaborate with local, regional, and international partners to develop and showcase eco-linguistic projects linking culture, language, and environmental stewardship.

 

Foster Arts, Cultural Production, and Creative Industries

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• Support and promote Torres Strait Islander artists, performers, storytellers, and cultural practitioners through fairs, festivals, and exhibitions.

• Develop and distribute cultural products (both physical and digital) that reflect the values, heritage, and identity of Torres Strait Islander communities.

 

Educate and Engage the Public

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• Deliver educational programs, workshops, and public events to increase awareness and appreciation of Torres Strait Islander cultures, languages, and environments.

• Partner with schools, universities, cultural institutions, and media outlets to expand access to authentic Torres Strait Islander content.

 

Strengthen Community Capacity and Employment

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• Create training and employment pathways for Torres Strait Islander people in cultural documentation, language work, media production, and sustainable industries.

• Facilitate skills transfer and leadership development within local communities.

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Collaborate for Cultural and Environmental Protection

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• Work with Traditional Owners, Elders, and community leaders to ensure that cultural projects respect local protocols and free, prior, and informed consent.

• Partner with conservation bodies, cultural organisations, and research institutions to protect cultural and environmental heritage.