7NEWS Australia published this video item, entitled “Far North Queensland paramedic has been recognised for his 30-year service | 7NEWS” – below is their description.
A Far North Queensland paramedic has been recognised for his 30-year service.
George Fennemore is the second longest-serving Torres Strait Islander in the Queensland Ambulance Service.
“I think I just wanted to make a difference to my people and helping them when they’re in need.”
7NEWS Australia YouTube Channel
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In This Story: Torres Strait Islander
Torres Strait Islanders are the Indigenous peoples of the Torres Strait Islands, which are part of the state of Queensland, Australia. Ethnically distinct from the Aboriginal people of the rest of Australia, they are often grouped with them as Indigenous Australians. Today there are many more Torres Strait Islander people living in mainland Australia (nearly 28,000) than on the Islands (about 4,500).
There are five distinct peoples within broader designation of Torres Strait Islander people, based partly on geographical and cultural divisions. There are two main Indigenous language groups, Kalaw Lagaw Ya and Meriam Mir, and Torres Strait Creole is also widely spoken, as a language of trade and commerce. The core of Island culture is Papuo-Austronesian, and the people traditionally a seafaring nation. There is a strong artistic culture, particularly in sculpture, printmaking and mask-making.