Join artist and Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) knowledge holder Colleen Sam for an exclusive tour of her exhibition The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons. Colleen will guide you through her powerful exhibition of artworks and oral histories which reveal her families’ story of resistance and survival during one of the darkest periods in Queensland’s colonial past
Then join Colleen in the exhibition’s yarning circle to discuss the main themes of the exhibition to learn more about the depth and practice of Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) culture.
About the exhibition.
The unbroken spirit of the Kalkadoons is a tribute to survival and the enduring power of culture to heal both the land and its people.
Colleen Sam, Kalkadoon (Kalkadunga) woman and visual artist, and her mother, Aunty Ena Sam, share the powerful story of the Kalkadoon people’s resilience, survival, and unwavering strength.
For generations, Colleen and Aunty Ena’s ancestors safeguarded their cultural knowledge in secret, ensuring that the Sam family’s identity remained strong, despite persistent efforts to erase it.
The exhibition features a dedicated learning and healing space, including a yarning circle for community discussions.
Please note: Family-friendly labels are displayed to support young people’s exploration and learning.
Location: slq Gallery, level 2, State Library of Queensland
Cost: Free, EventBrite bookings essential
This event is accessible.
Image credit: Colleen Sam, Black Cockatoo, 2023, acrylic on canvas
