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kuril dhagun – Indigenous Knowledge Centre

The first of its kind in any Australian State Library, kuril dhagun welcomes Indigenous and non-Indigenous people to experience a wide range of Queensland Indigenous knowledge, from the traditional to the contemporary.

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Located on level one of State Library of Queensland, kuril dhagun provides a nucleus for Queensland’s unique Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.

kuril dhagun draws its meaning from kuril referring to the native marsupial that is found on the State Library site, near Kurilpa Point on the Brisbane River, and dhagun meaning earth/place/country, with a literal translation of the name being ‘kuril’s place’.

Talking Circle at night
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 Inala exhibition
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Visit kuril dhagun to:

  • meet and yarn
  • find out about your mob
  • view an on-line exhibition
  • learn from or create with an Elder
  • listen to an Indigenous language
  • learn how to use the State Library
  • relax with your kids and watch a movie
  • take part in a workshop in the Talking Circle
Watch a video about the history and construction of the Talking Circle

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kuril dhagun upcoming events

Children's activity

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Monthly events such as the night by the fire encourage visitors to embrace and be amazed by the diversity of todays Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture.

Join us for a Community BBQ in the Talking Circle where you can meet new people or catch up with friends and help us celebrate special events. Upcoming Community BBQ's.

Enquire about our half day or full day tours of kuril dhagun and State Library, where you can learn the ins and outs of family research or you may like to come and watch our free Indigenous Films.


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Last updated: 23rd June 2008

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