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The Unbroken Spirit of the Kalkadoons

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Wild Harry by Colleen Sam
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The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons curator's tour

Thu 12 Jun · 10–10:45am until Aug 21

Join us for a guided curator’s tour of this powerful exhibition; The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons in slq Gallery. Created by Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) artist Colleen Sam, this exhibition features artworks, digital stories and research which reveal the Sam families’ story of survival and resistance through during one of the darkest periods in Queensland’s colonial past.
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Visitor looking at Deaf in dance showcase in kuril dhagun
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Deaf in dance – guided tour

Thu 12 Jun · 11–11:30am

Join us for a showcase tour of Deaf in dance: feeling the beat in kuril dhagun. A State Library staff member will give a guided tour of the showcase, sharing insights about the photographs, artworks and digital stories that are on display. About the showcase Experience the vibrant and rhythmically charged world of the Deaf Indigenous Dance Group (DIDG), Deaf in dance: feeling the beat shines a spotlight on the talent and accomplishments of DIDG through an exhibition of artworks and digital stories together with photographs from State Library's collection by photo-journalist Sean Davey. Book your space now!
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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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