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NAIDOC Week Cinema – Film screening of Wash My Soul in the River's Flow

Thu 10 Jul · 6:30–8pm

Join us for a special NAIDOC Week screening at State Library Wash My Soul In The River’s Flow is a cinematic reinvention of a legendary concert that goes behind the scenes, and onto the stage to discover the story of Archie Roach and Ruby Hunter told in song. The film covers the conceptualization, rehearsals and performance of the 2004 concert Kura Tungar, and is an autobiographical account of shared lives, covering the Stolen Generation, rootlessness, return to Country and the path to reconciliation through song and spoken word. Stirring and uplifting, it’s a documentary that uplifts the soul without shying away from the occasional darkness of the trail that leads to higher ground. Duration: 90 min Rating: PG Mild themes and incidental coarse language Location: Auditorium 1, level 2, State Library of Queensland Cost: Free, Eventbrite bookings essential This film may contain images, voices, or names of deceased individuals.
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Painting depicting the Traditional (Kalkadunga) life
The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons
Free exhibition Until 24 August 2025 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday 10am – 5pm Saturday and Sunday slq Gallery, level 2
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Rhyme time in kuril dhagun
Rhyme time in kuril dhagun

Every Wed · 10–10:30am

Recommended for children aged 0 - 5. Join us at kuril dhagun for a lively sing-along featuring all your favourite songs and rhymes! Learn some fun games, yarn about the world around us, and discover the vibrant artworks and resources celebrating First Nations people and communities. Did you know a kuril is a native marsupial found near kurilpa point, while dhagun means earth, place or country. Learn to say g’day in one of hundreds of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, connect with First Nations stories through specially selected picture books and enjoy the view of the beautiful Maiwar river. No bookings required for this free activity. Just drop in to have some fun. First 5 Forever is a family-centred program providing free playful experiences to support Queensland families on their child’s journey through the first 5 years. The program is an initiative of the Queensland Government, coordinated by State Library of Queensland and delivered in partnership with local government. Subscribe to be the first to know about our future events. Privacy information We respect your privacy. Personal information we collect is used only for our internal activities and functions (Libraries Act 1988 (Qld)) and will not be disclosed unless required by law. For more information, please read State Library's privacy statement.
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