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Contemporary stories

A selection of stories and collection responses told by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Please note: the stories may contain references to or images of people who are deceased.

Willie Prince holding the Queen's Baton

Willie Prince with the Queen's Baton for A Night by the Fire.

Delvene Cockatoo-Collins talking around a fire

Delvene Cockatoo-Collins for A Night by the Fire.

Danny Morseu talking around a fire

A Night by the Fire with Danny Morseu.

Anita Heiss in the Talking Circle

A Night by the Fire with Anita Heiss. Photo by Lewis James Media.

Willie Prince holding the Queen's Baton

Willie Prince with the Queen's Baton for A Night by the Fire.

Delvene Cockatoo-Collins talking around a fire

Delvene Cockatoo-Collins for A Night by the Fire.

Danny Morseu talking around a fire

A Night by the Fire with Danny Morseu.

Anita Heiss in the Talking Circle

A Night by the Fire with Anita Heiss. Photo by Lewis James Media.

Willie Prince holding the Queen's Baton

Willie Prince with the Queen's Baton for A Night by the Fire.

Delvene Cockatoo-Collins talking around a fire

Delvene Cockatoo-Collins for A Night by the Fire.

Danny Morseu talking around a fire

A Night by the Fire with Danny Morseu.

Anita Heiss in the Talking Circle

A Night by the Fire with Anita Heiss. Photo by Lewis James Media.

Galbiri Voices - celebrating Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day

As part of the Big Voices exhibition program, kuril dhagun delivered Galbiri Voices as an online event that also celebrated Aboriginal and Islander Children's Day on 4 August 2020. Gather your jarjum (children) and join First Nations performers Sah and Ethan as they perform fun musical interpretations of children’s artworks featured in the Big Voices exhibition. Sing along, dance and create your own personal response to the art.

Cherbourg Marching Girls attending a Night By the Fire at State Library of Queensland.

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Sharing stories at State Library

Kurilpa point, the home of State Library, has long been a gathering place for Aboriginal people; sharing and exchanging as they meet on the river crossing. State Library continues this tradition today as a venue for sharing collections, contemporary stories and gathering in the spirit of reciprocal respect and reconciliation. Recordings of events and programming that embody these values are available for viewing.
Artist addresses group around fire

black&write!

black&write! is a national project that recruits, trains and mentors Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander editors and writers. It’s the only project of its kind in Australia with a dual focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander writing and editing, offering unique opportunities through the black&write! Writing Fellowships and the black&write! Editing Internships. black&write! encourages lifelong learning and literacy, and fosters a love of reading, writing and ideas in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
The B&W team