26 years ago the Torres Strait Islander flag was created by the late Bernard Namok.  His son, Bernard Namok Jnr, has been working tirelessly to inform the wider community about the flag’s history and about his people.

Two years before the flag’s 25th anniversary, Bernard began work on a documentary “Carry The Flag” about the flag,  his father and his family’s contribution to what is now symbolic of Torres Strait Islander people and the region.  He spoke to Karen Dorante about his father and his hopes to have the anniversary of the flag 28 May, recognised officially.