By black&write! Editor Intern Jasmin McGaughey There can be a slight feeling of apprehension some writers’ face when they include Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander characters in their work, because there is, and should be, pressure to get representation right. This pressure comes from readers, and attempts to prevent stereotyping, perpetuating incorrect and negative discourses, … Read more
Tony Makaita joins kuril dhagun full time as a Program Assistant and will be working with us on some big projects in 2019. Come in and say hi to Tony on your next visit to State Library of Queensland. Tell us about yourself? Hi, I’m Tony Mataika I come from Mackay North Qld moved … Read more
Shontae Wright joins kuril dhagun part time as a Project Officer and will be working with us on some big projects in 2019. Come in and say hi to Shontae on your next visit to State Library of Queensland. Tell us about yourself? Hi, I’m Shontae. I am from the Butchulla mob in Fraser … Read more
2018 has been one of the most jam-packed years the kuril dhagun team has ever had! We have almost made it to the last month of the year and we can honestly say it has been an enjoyable yet wild ride. Here is a recap of some of our year. New staff To kick off … Read more
Nakita Kirby has joined kuril dhagun full time as a Program Assistant and is working with us to assist kuril dhagun with the delivery of our programs, events and every day activities. Come in and say hi to Nakita on your next visit to State Library of Queensland. Tell us about yourself? My name is … Read more
Shakira Hansen joins kuril dhagun full time as a Project Officer and will be working with us on some big projects in 2019. Come in and say hi to Shakira on your next visit to State Library of Queensland. Tell us about yourself? I grew up in Clermont, Central Queensland and moved to Brisbane during … Read more
Palm Island and Our People is the inspiring history of Palm Island celebrated in a showcase of images, memorabilia and digital stories here in kuril dhagun. The showcase provides an opportunity to commemorate the past 100 years and to celebrate a new future for the Palm Island people, focusing on the themes past, present and future. … Read more
National Reconciliation Week is celebrated annually across the country from 27 May – 3 June, and invites all Australians to learn more about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures, histories and achievements and how we can all work towards a unified future for all. This years theme was ‘Dont Keep History A Mystery: Learn. Share. … Read more
The State Library of Queensland recently kicked off its first major event for kuril dhagun in 2018, with the launch of our latest showcase Our Sporting Greats: Murri and Ailan athletes in the spotlight. Our Sporting Greats was conceived in response to the development of the 21st Commonwealth Games to celebrate some of Queensland’s unsung Aboriginal and … Read more
By Louise Hunter On Tuesday 13th February State Library of Queensland Cairns staff facilitated an event at Cairns Libraries to commemorate the 10th anniversary of The Apology. The event was a collaboration with Cairns Regional Council, Department of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships and the Department of Prime Minister & Cabinet. Aunty Henrietta Marrie, … Read more
