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25.01.2022 Portrait of an Artist will pay tribute to the late Laurie Nilsen one of Queensland’s most well-loved artists. Laurie was the co-founder of FireWorks Gallery and a founding member of both the Campfire Group of Artists from the early 1990s and proppaNOW Artists Collective formed in 2004. Michael Aird, photographer, anthropologist and researcher; Michael Eather, artist and Director of FireWorks Gallery; and Pat Hoffie, artist, will speak about Laurie's enduring work and legacy... at this special event. When: Wednesday 14 April Where: State Library of Queensland Time: 6.307.30pm Venue: slq Auditorium 2, level 2 Tickets: http://ow.ly/pbH150EekE6 The Portrait of an Artist series is made possible thanks to the generosity of James C Sourris AM through the Queensland Library Foundation.

25.01.2022 Installation is almost complete for Saturday's opening of Deadly Threads! To help us celebrate, First Nations Elders and community are invited to our first gathering for 2021 this Saturday from 10am. Wear your own deadly threads, yarn with a cuppa and the the Deadly Threads curator, tour the showcase and share the stories behind your own shirts. Be quick as numbers are filling up fast: http://ow.ly/iE6Q50E5RDg. Don’t forget to wear your own deadly threads whenever you visit the Deadly Threads showcase and use #slqDeadlyThreads in your posts. Visit the website for more Deadly Threads info: http://ow.ly/c6L550E5RG4

24.01.2022 A number of artworks by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from across Qld are featured in Big Voices!

23.01.2022 Jarjum Stories Live! have some VIP guest this week... Tamborine Mountain State School - Independent Public School share their own childrens book Jingeri Jingeri. Jingeri Jingeri featured in SLQ kuril dhagun showcase Jarjum Stories and returning for new showcase Old words, new ways: continuing the language journey. Jingeri Jingeri was developed in partnership with State Library of Queensland, Tamborine Mountain State School, Gregg Dreise and Yugambeh Museum. Check it out on SLQ kuril dhagun facebook this Thursday at 10am.

23.01.2022 and we’re back! All State Library spaces will be open from 10am Saturday 3 April (public holiday hours). As per Queensland Government advice, you must wear a mask during your visit to State Library (children under 12 and people affected by a medical condition or disability are exempt). We are looking forward to safely welcoming you back onsite this long weekend and while you're here, make sure you check out Deadly Threads, our latest showcase in kuril dhagun! For more information, check http://ow.ly/exKZ50Ee0HX.

22.01.2022 Join Nunagal Goenbal Ngugi woman and author and Illustrator, Aunty Sandra Delaney as she shares with us her childrens book Whale Dreaming Bibunla Yalingbila. The humpback whale swims in sea country travelling north past Minjerribah [North Stradbroke] and Mulgumpin [Moreton Island] throughout the year. Whale Dreaming is about the sea country songline of a whale, Yalingbila. On this journey, Yalingbila passes Quandamooka Country and makes a life-long friend. This book is written in Jandai Aboriginal language of the Moreton Bay area with English translation.

22.01.2022 Bookings are filling up fast for this Sunday's session so be quick before you miss out! Escape the city sounds and join us this Sunday for A Deep Listening experience. Bring a friend or bring the whole family to be guided through the sounds of nature and language on this immersive and reflective journey of being on Country.

22.01.2022 ? Entries are now open for the 2021 Telstra National Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Ar...t Awards (NATSIAA). "Telstra NATSIAA is Australia's longest running and most prestigious art awards for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists. Each year the Awards showcase a wide variety of contemporary two and three dimensional artworks from right across the country." To find out more visit: https://www.magnt.net.au/natsiaa-entries Telstra Museum and Art Gallery of the Northern Territory Badu Art Centre Erub Arts - Darnley Island Moa Arts #IndigenousArt #IndigenousArtist #TorresStraitArt #TorresStraitIslander

22.01.2022 In celebrating all Jarjums across the world for World Children’s Day today, take a moment to tell yours that they are appreciated and lovedGive them a hug, pinch those cheeks and hold onto that moment and memory forever Maybe take a moment to experience Galbiri Voices together, created for Aboriginal and Islander Children’s Day (4 Aug) in response to the Big Voices: children’s art matters exhibition. You can check it out here: https://www.slq.qld.gov.au//aborigina/contemporary-stories

22.01.2022 First Nations titles and authors available at the Library shop. Plus many more... To search all First Nations titles and authors currently available visit: http://ow.ly/zCdR50Bfr0j #IndigenousLiteracyDay

21.01.2022 Yaama ngindaahli Welcome to Week Sixteen of the A-Z of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages! This weeks language of the week is Wapabara, one of the languages of the Capricorn Coast, Central Queensland. The Wapabara language region includes the southern part of Great Keppel Island the language was also spoken on neighbouring islands and at Yeppoon on the coast. Wapabara is also written as Wapabura, Woppaburra, etc. and is closely related to Dharumbal... and neighbouring coastal languages of Kuinmabara, Guwinymal and Rakiwara. Read more in our blog here: http://ow.ly/VQKs50BpwH8 Would you like to contribute your language expertise? Were looking for guest bloggers and wed love to hear from you! Email your interest to [email protected]. Guest bloggers will receive a fee for their contribution. Image: South Keppel Island, near Yeppoon. JOL Negative number: 27214.

21.01.2022 Did you know author Monica Clare was the first Indigenous woman to have a novel published? Her book Karobran (meaning together) was published in 1978, five years after her death. As part of the 2021 Queensland Memory Awards, the Monica Clare Research Fellowship is open for applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Research, explore and create new knowledge about Queensland’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and histories using State Library...'s collections. The recipient will receive a stipend of $15,000. Applications must close 5pm, 25 March: http://ow.ly/A7ms50DZElk This fellowship is made possible by the support of donors through the Queensland Library Foundation. #slqFellowships

21.01.2022 Put this one in your calendars guys! If you’re heading into Magic Round Saturday 15 May, why not stop in at State Library for a free public celebration of the new Deadly Threads showcase and enjoy some light entertainment for the whole family. Who knows, you might even run into some familiar faces while you’re there https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats/deadly-threads-celebration

20.01.2022 Looking for something fun to do over the Ekka long weekend? Check out Galbiri Voices. Sah and Ethan helped us to celebrate Aboriginal and Islander Childrens Day earlier this month and it was so much fun! We hope you enjoy it too. Let us know what you think by completing this survey http://ow.ly/vfMD50AZ612 Watch Galbiri Voices: http://ow.ly/UG0G50AZ6bE.

19.01.2022 Join Jennifer Mason sharing the story of Minh Ngaan Wichan = Catching Fish is published in Wik Mungkan and English as told and illustrated by Venita Korkaktain. Our host today Jennifer Mason is of the wamba wamba nation and Doctor of Creative Industries candidate at QUT. Jennifer is doing PhD research that tracks the historical timeline of NAIDOC, focusing on cultural engagement through yarning.

19.01.2022 Due to high demand, we've moved Portrait of an Artist: Laurie Nilsen retrospective to Auditorium 1 tomorrow night (Wed 14 April). If you weren't able to secure tickets, there are now seats available but they won't last long. For bookings, head to the website: http://ow.ly/lMIW50EmXIz

19.01.2022 Join Jennifer Mason sharing the story of Minh Ngaan Wichan = Catching Fish published in Wik Mungkan and English, as told and illustrated by Venita Korkaktain. Our host, Jennifer Mason, is of the Wamba Wamba nation and a Doctor of Creative Industries candidate at QUT. Jennifer is doing PhD research that tracks the historical timeline of NAIDOC, focusing on cultural engagement through yarning.

19.01.2022 The countdown to #slqDeadlyThreads is on. Tickets are almost sold out for tomorrow's First Nations Elders and community gathering, there's only a handful left so be quick: http://ow.ly/wH2G50E8eZq For those who miss out, we've added another curator's tour on Sunday at 12pm while the curator's in town. In between Deep Listening and Shared Stories, we're continuing our weekend program celebrating the opening of Deadly Threads with an additional Deadly Threads curators tour. ... Can you see yourself spending Sunday: 1) Relaxing while being guided through an immersive contemplation track created in collaboration with First Nations musicians (10am-12pm) 2) Joining a Deadly Threads curators tour with Lou (12-12.30pm) 3) Hearing from our black&write! team and First Nations poets in mini digital storytelling tutorial videos before you workshop your own storytelling ideas (1-3pm) To register and join all or any of these activities, head to our What's on page: http://ow.ly/IQlh50E8eQd *Make sure you wear your own 'Deadly Threads' to kuril dhagun whenever you visit Deadly Threads at State Library of Queensland, we'd love to see your designs too!* Deadly Threads: where did you get that shirt? showcase info: http://ow.ly/o6lr50E8eQc

18.01.2022 Did you miss the incredible Thelma Plum’s performance of Homecoming Queen on ABC’s The Sound from our very own State Library of Queensland’s kuril dhagun Talking Circle? Catch the full show now at https://iview.abc.net.au/video/ZW2493A003S00 Thelma’s performance can be found at 35:40

18.01.2022 Welcome to Week Fourteen of the A-Z of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages! This weeks language of the week is Teppathiggi, one of the languages of Western Cape York. Also known as Tyeppathiggi, Tepithiki, Teyepathiggi while McConnell (1939) referred to the language as Tepiti and Capell described the the language as Debdigh. Traditionally, Teppathiggi was spoken on the Middle Ducie River and Lower Batavia River. Read more: http://ow.ly/wOM050Beid2 ... Image: Large group of people gathered outside the church at Batavia River, Mapoon, 1904. JOL Negative Number: 79802

17.01.2022 BREAKING: The Meriba Omasker Kaziw Kazipa (Torres Strait Islander Traditional Child Rearing Practice) Bill 2020 passes the Queensland Parliament; recognising in law the child rearing practices of Torres Strait Islanders and Aboriginal Australians.

17.01.2022 Our mob loves wearing designed shirts - they tell the story of who we are, who we belong to and sometimes who we miss dearly. Opening this Saturday in kuril dhagun, Deadly Threads is our new showcase featuring over 190 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander designed singlets, t-shirts, polo shirts, and jerseys including from the rare Mabo family collection and Johnathan Thurston’s own footy boots! As a special treat, First Nations Elders and community are invited to our firs...t gathering for 2021 THIS SATURDAY from 10am. Enjoy a cuppa and a yarn as we go on a journey with the Deadly Threads curator, tour the showcase and hear the stories behind the items. Numbers are limited so make sure you reserve your spot early: http://ow.ly/7DXD50E4Gf4. *Don’t forget to wear your own Deadly Threads whenever you visit the Deadly Threads showcase and use #slqDeadlyThreads in your posts* Visit the website for more Deadly Threads info: http://ow.ly/7aow50E4GaC

17.01.2022 Galbiri Voices | Tomorrow at 10am Galbiri Voices celebrates Aboriginal and Islander Childrens Day! Gather your jarjum (children) and join First Nations performers Sah and Ethan on SLQ kuril dhagun Facebook as they perform fun musical interpretations of childrens artworks featured in the Big Voices exhibition. ... Sing along, dance and create your own personal response to the art.

15.01.2022 Yaama ngindaahli Welcome to Week Twenty-Five of the A-Z of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages! This week's language of the week is Luthigh, one of the languages of Western Cape York. Luthigh is also known as Luthig, Okara and often referred to as Winduwinda, Uradhi or Teppathiggi. This uncertainty over the language and its name is due to the proximity of a cluster of related languages and dialects on Western Cape, particularly in the Ducie River Catchm...ent where Luthigh was traditionally spoken. Hale and McConnell have undertaken linguistic research in the region and identify Luthigh and Mpalitjanh as being closely related dialects. Read more in our blog here: http://ow.ly/kakF50Cl7ww Would you like to contribute your language expertise? We're looking for guest bloggers and we'd love to hear from you! Email your interest to [email protected]. Guest bloggers will receive a fee for their contribution. Image: Three children on a swing at the Mapoon Presbyterian Mission, 1935, John Oxley Library, State Library of Queensland, Negative number: 72523

13.01.2022 Artist, Libby Harward is a descendant of the Ngugi people of Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) in the Moreton Bay area of Quandamooka country. Join Libby this Thursday to share a love story, Talwalpin and Kowinka from Oodgeroo Noonuccals childrens book, Stradbroke Dreaming.

13.01.2022 Week 11: This weeks A-Z of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language of the week is Oykangand from Western Cape York, particularly the lower reaches of the Mitchell River! The language is also known as Uw Oykang and and means language of the people from the lagoons. Read more: http://ow.ly/RH0450AUVTs Image: Aboriginal women weaving baskets at the Mitchell River Mission, Kowanyama. Queensland, ca. 1916, John Oxley Library, Record number: 1288558.

12.01.2022 Yaama ngindaahli! Welcome to Week Thirteen of the A-Z of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages! This weeks language of the week is Saibai, one of the languages of the Torres Strait. Saibai is also known as Saibaigal, while Saibailgaw refers to the people of Saibai, a Top Western island of the Torres Strait. Saibai, Dauan and Malu Kiai make up the Top Western group of islands and speak varieties of Kalaw Kawaw Ya which is considered to be a dialect of Ka...la Lagaw Ya. Read more in our blog here: http://ow.ly/9tLb50B876h Would you like to contribute your language expertise? Were looking for guest bloggers and wed love to hear from you! Email your interest to [email protected]. Guest bloggers will receive a fee for their contribution. Image of The moon watching Aukam of Saibai as she weaves a mat, Kala Waia. Margaret Lawrie Collection Accession number: TR 1791/333

12.01.2022 Yaama ngindaahli State Library will be hosting a series of monthly language webinars to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community members on their language journeys. These sessions will provide an overview of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander language resources from the State Library Collections as well as other sources. The one-hour webinars on the first Monday of each month commencing in September 2020 until June 2021. Registrations open Thursday 3rd Sept.... For more info: http://ow.ly/7ZjI50BehVH

12.01.2022 Seany Choolburra is back!, a proud Girramay, Kalkadoon, Pitta Pitta and Gugu Yalanji dance who maintains and practices his cultural traditions and infuses his culture into his performances to make his shows unique and memorable. Sean is a comedian, actor, dancer and MC. Sean shares with useIn Your Dreams - author Sally Morgan teams up with Bronwyn Bancroft on a beautiful First Nations childrens book about the importance of following your dreams.

12.01.2022 Yaama ngindaahli Welcome to Week Ten of the A-Z of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages! This weeks language of the week is Ndorndorin from Western Cape York! Traditionally, Ndorndorin was spoken in the Archer and Mission River catchments including Windawinda Creek - this locality provides another name for Ndorndorin as it is also known as Winduwinda, Windawinda, Ngwatainggeti, Luthigh and Uradhi. Read more in our blog here: http://ow.ly/br6u50APXCQ... Would you like to contribute your language expertise? Were looking for guest bloggers and wed love to hear from you! Email your interest to [email protected]. Guest bloggers will receive a fee for their contribution. Image of Archer River, Cape York Peninsula (1984). 7435 Ron and Ngaire Gale Collection.

11.01.2022 MUNDAGARRA (Rainbow Serpent) Storytelling

11.01.2022 Take a moment this Easter to learn where the word bilby comes from, explained here from our IYIL19 Word of the Week series. Have a safe and happy Easter everyone, from all of the teamhttp://ow.ly/9jw650Eeh2F

10.01.2022 Its been 20 years since Aileen Moreton-Robinson wrote Talkin Up to the White Woman (University of Queensland Press) the seminal work of Australian First Nations scholarship that exposed the blinding whiteness, and the serious limitations, of Australian feminist thought. On Indigenous Literacy Day, Wednesday 2 September were presenting the formidable Moreton-Robinson in conversation with critical race and whiteness scholar Fiona Nicoll. The pair will discuss the twentie...th anniversary of Talkin Up to the White Woman. Whats changed in Australian and global feminist conversations since Moreton-Robinson first wrote the book? Is popular feminisms emphasis on intersectionality a sign of progress? And where do traditions of Indigenous womens sovereignty sit in relation to mass movements like #MeToo and Black Lives Matter? For more: http://ow.ly/X1Bf50Ba7yi Presented in collaboration with The Wheeler Centre for Books, Writing and Ideas and RMIT Social and Global Studies Centre. See more

09.01.2022 Talkin Up to the White Woman Join us NOW for our Indigenous Literacy Day event, Aileen Moreton-Robinson: 20th Anniversary of Talkin Up to the White Woman. In collaboration with The Wheeler Centre and RMIT Social and Global Studies Centre, State Library is presenting the formidable Aileen Moreton-Robinson in conversation with critical race and whiteness scholar, Fiona Nicoll. Join us at http://ow.ly/OarY50BfxrC... #IndigenousLiteracyDay #feminism #AboriginalWomenSpeak

09.01.2022 Are you an up and coming Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander writer? Entries are now open for the 2021 David Unaipon Award as part of the Queensland Literary Awards! You could win $15,000 and have your manuscript published by Queensland University Press. Entries close 30 April.

09.01.2022 Yaama ngindaahli Welcome to Week Seventeen of the A-Z of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages! This weeks language of the week is Yukulta, one of the languages of the Gulf region. Yukulta, also referred to as Ganggalida, is also spelt as Yokulta, Jugulda, Jogula, Jokala, etc. Read more in our blog here: http://ow.ly/Rpy850BwbVq... Would you like to contribute your language expertise? Were looking for guest bloggers and wed love to hear from you! Email your interest to [email protected]. Guest bloggers will receive a fee for their contribution. Cover image: Two young boys at the rodeo, Doomadgee, Queensland, ca. 2008-2011. Image number: 30818-0001-0013

08.01.2022 Bianca Hunt is Kamilaroi, Barkindji, Ballardong and Whadjuk. She is 24 years old and has worked across government, corporate and non-profit and currently the Co-Host of Yokayi Footy on NITV. Bianca shares Mad Magpie by Author and illustrator, Gregg Dreise. Inspired by wise sayings and the knowledge of his Elders, Mad Magpie tells the story of Guluu, an angry magpie who is being teased by a gang of butcher birds.

08.01.2022 Isn’t it amazing, the little gems you find when you’re not looking for them...on Wednesday, our Lead attended the first of Scenic Rim’s Public Library Indigenous Languages community consultation sessions in Boonah. Well what a surprise after speaking about Thomas W. Hardcastle and his wife’s Yugarabul/Yuggara place names and word lists, when Paula said oh, we’ve got the originals out back in the archives room. Now State Library has copies of some of this material in our collection but nothing beats the real thing, right! If you’re in the Scenic Rim area, there’s two more sessions next week in Canungra & Beaudesert (see attached photo). If you’d like to view Hardcastle’s work in our collection, check the link in the comments and if you have any questions about this material, drop us an email at [email protected].

08.01.2022 Artist Libby Harward is a descendant of the Ngugi people of Mulgumpin (Moreton Island) in the Quandamooka (Moreton Bay Area). Join Libby Harward this thursday sharing a love story, Talwalpin and Kowinka from Oodgeroo Noonuccals childrens book Stradbroke Dreaming.

07.01.2022 One more sleep...

07.01.2022 Yaama ngindaahli Welcome to Week Twelve of the A-Z of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages! This weeks language of the week is Pitta Pitta, a language spoken in North-West Queensland, particularly in the Boulia distict extending north towards Mt Isa. Pitta Pitta is also known as Bitta Bitta, Bitha Bitha, Pitapita, etc. - linguistically, Blake believes Ringu-Ringu, Mayawarli, Kunkalanya, Ngulupulu, Karanya, and Rakaya are related dialects with many shar...ed words. Read more in our blog here: http://ow.ly/yuRt50B0VCv Would you like to contribute your language expertise? Were looking for guest bloggers and wed love to hear from you! Email your interest to [email protected]. Guest bloggers will receive a fee for their contribution. Image of Camel train in front of Fieldings general store in Boulia, Queensland. C. 1893. Negative number: 146128

07.01.2022 Seany Choolburra is back! A proud Girramay, Kalkadoon, Pitta Pitta and Gugu Yalanji dancer who maintains and practices his cultural traditions and infuses his culture into his performances to make his shows unique and memorable. Sean is a comedian, actor, dancer and MC. Sean shares with use In Your Dreams by author, Sally Morgan who teams up with Bronwyn Bancroft on a beautiful First Nations childrens book about the importance of following your dreams.

06.01.2022 Our next Learning Languages with State Library resources webinar is on Tuesday with guest speaker, Rory O’Connor, CEO of Yugambeh Museum. Book your spot and don’t miss out! https://www.slq.qld.gov.au//learning-languages-state-libra

06.01.2022 Today is Indigenous Literacy Day which is focussed on improving literacy levels in very remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The day is a National celebration that raises awareness as well as funds to improve English literacy levels in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. To celebrate Indigenous Literacy Day why not enjoy some Indigenous childrens books featured on our past Jarjum Stories Live!? And, visit The Indigenous Literacy Foundation for more events and information about Indigenous Literacy Day. #IndigenousLiteracyDay

05.01.2022 Gather your jarjum (children) and join First Nations performers Sah and Ethan as they perform fun musical interpretations of childrens artworks featured in the Big Voices exhibition. Sing along, dance and create your own personal response to the art.

05.01.2022 Jarjum Stories Live! have some VIP guests this week... Tamborine Mountain State School - Independent Public School share their own childrens book Jingeri Jingeri. Jingeri Jingeri featured in the kuril dhagun showcase Jarjum Stories and returns for our showcase Old words, new ways: continuing the language journey. Jingeri Jingeri was developed in partnership with State Library of Queensland, Tamborine Mountain State School, Gregg Dreise and Yugambeh Museum. Check it out right here on SLQ kuril dhaguns Facebook page this Thursday at 10am.

04.01.2022 Indigenous Literacy Day is coming up on Wednesday 2 September. Whats your favourite childrens story? We recently stumbled across this short story about Tami the Turtle and her friends by one of our team members, Victoria Morganson. Victoria is a Warrungnu Nywaigi writer and this tale is set on the shores of North Queensland. Listen to Tamis story here: http://ow.ly/U83W50B64M

04.01.2022 Check in at State Library using the Queensland Government’s new Check In Qld app. Download the app and enter your details once to create your profile. Then when you arrive, all you need to do is scan our QR code and tap ‘Check In’. Simple! If you don’t have a smartphone, you can use our iPad instead. Check our website for more information: http://ow.ly/evAE50EnTZN. See you at State Library soon!

04.01.2022 Deadly Threads is a State Library of Queensland showcase examining Indigenous shirts born from protests in the 1970s and evolving to become permanent mainstays in wardrobes across Australia. Opens 27 March | Free showcase, open daily kuril dhagun, level 1 | State Library of Queensland https://www.slq.qld.gov.au/whats-on/deadly-threads... #slqDeadlyThreads Image: Munro Stephens from Poruma. Photo by Brian Cassey See more

04.01.2022 Jarjum Stories Live! have some VIP guest this week... Tamborine Mountain State School - Independent Public School share their own childrens book Jingeri Jingeri. Jingeri Jingeri featured in the kuril dhagun showcase Jarjum Stories and returns for our showcase Old words, new ways: continuing the language journey. Jingeri Jingeri was developed in partnership with State Library of Queensland, Tamborine Mountain State School, Gregg Dreise and Yugambeh Museum. Check it out on right here on SLQ kuril dhagun facebook this Thursday at 10am.

03.01.2022 State Library receives many queries regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages, particularly in relation to words and their meaning and origin. We thought wed share a recent query regarding the meaning and origin of the word Barramundi - in particular, which language group was the word from? Turns out, the origins and meanings are nearly as murky as a mangrove estuary on Cape York! Read more in our blog here: http://ow.ly/xg6V50B9dN1 Image of Fisherman by Waylon Butcher aged 7, from Lockhart State School. Full details provided in the blog link above.

02.01.2022 Applications for 2020 are now open Indigenous Languages Grants support Queensland-based activities that promote, preserve and revitalise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and you have until November 2021 to deliver your project! How could State Librarys collection or language resources assist you? Are you looking for another form of support? Let us know about your project by emailing the team at [email protected].... For more information about the grants and to check eligibility, visit http://ow.ly/2WnV50B3lcx. Applications close 6 October 2020.

02.01.2022 Every library and school could do with more Indigenous books, and this new pack is the best way to start! Order an Indigenous book collection today includes FREE postage and a bonus map!

02.01.2022 Tomorrow, Wednesday 2 September is Indigenous Literacy Day which is focussed on improving literacy levels in very remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The day is a National celebration that raises awareness as well as funds to improve English literacy levels in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. In previous years, the day has been marked by a showcase event hosted by the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF) with libraries, schools and com...munity groups encouraged to host their own local events. This year with COVID-19 restrictions the day has moved towards a virtual event which will be a celebration of language and literacy with some very important guests! Children from Jilkminggan, Bidyadanga, Milikapiti and Pirlangimpi remote communities will join ILF Ambassadors at 12.30pm on Wednesday 2 September. Read more: http://ow.ly/clJG50Beiv8

02.01.2022 Yaama ngindaahli Welcome to Week Fifteen of the A-Z of Queensland Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages! This weeks language of the week is Umpila, one of the languages of Eastern Cape York. Umpila is also known as Ompeila, Ompela, Oom-billa, Koko-umpilo, etc. According to Austlang, Umpila is a dialect complex which included at least six varieties before European settlement (Thompson 1988, in Hill 2011). Today, only three are still spoken Umpila, Kuuku Yau and Ka...anju and only by a handful of speakers. Read more in our blog here: http://ow.ly/GzBK50BjuRr Would you like to contribute your language expertise? Were looking for guest bloggers and wed love to hear from you! Email your interest to [email protected]. Guest bloggers will receive a fee for their contribution. Image: Aboriginal boys spearing fish at Lockhart River, Queensland, ca. 1930, John Oxley Library, Record number: 244265

01.01.2022 Join Nunagal Goenbal Ngugi woman and Author and Illustrator, Aunty Sandra Delaney as she shares with us her childrens book Bilunlala Yalingbila (Whale Dreaming). The humpback whale swims in sea country travelling north past Minjerribah [North Stradbroke] and Mulgumpin [Moreton Island] throughout the year. Whale Dreaming is about the sea country songline of a whale, Yalingbila. On this journey, Yalingbila passes Quandamooka Country and makes a life-long friend. This book is written in Jandai Aboriginal language of the Moreton Bay area with English translation.