Night by the Fire with Kalkadoon artist Colleen Sam

Night by the Fire 2025 celebrates this years NAIDOC theme, The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy by inviting extraordinary guest speakers to share their stories.

The 2025 series will begin in July with artist Colleen Sam, a Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) woman, visual artist and cultural educator whose work is deeply rooted in truth-telling and intergenerational storytelling. Born in Mount Isa and now based in Brisbane, Colleen draws on her family's oral histories and cultural practices to share the resilience and survival of the Kalkadoon people during and after the Frontier Wars.

Her exhibition, The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons, currently on display at the State Library of Queensland, is a powerful tribute to her ancestors and their enduring strength.

Joins us and enjoy freshly made damper and the heat of the camp fire, whilst listening to storytelling that has been practiced and passed down through generations of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Islanders.

Come along to listen, learn and share.

 

Where: Talking Circle, kuril dhagun, level 1, State Library Of Queensland, Stanley Place, Southbank

When: Wednesday 9 July, 5.30pm refreshments, 6.00pm start

Cost: Free but Eventbrite registrations are essential

Accessibility: This event is accessible, however please email productionteam@slq.qld.gov.au to reserve accessible seating or to answer any questions.

 

Warning: Live fire in pit and smoke.

This event is suitable for families; however young children are to be always supervised during the event.

The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons Exhibition will stay open late until 6pm for guests attending Night by the Fire.