A collection of coral taken from the Torres Strait over a century ago has been returned to Australia from the United States, reuniting the Meriam people with a significant part of their homelands, spirit, and culture.
Torres Strait Islanders have been reunited with part of their homelands, spirit and culture as a significant collection of coral, taken from the area more than 100 years ago, was returned to Australia from the United States. The corals were collected from Mer, in the eastern area of the Torres Strait, by an American scientist in 1913.
" Following the rediscovery of the corals two years ago, negotiations with the Smithsonian for their return began, led by Meriam Traditional Owners, Queensland Museum and the TSRA. Napau Pedro Stephen says it's been an emotional journey to secure the coral's return. "Kemer Kemer Meriam Nation will be reunited with part of their homeland, spirit and culture that was taken more than 100 years ago from the Torres Strait to the United States," he said.
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