For Indigenous

CityLibraries is proud to host an Indigenous Resource Centre at our Aitkenvale, Flinders Street, and Thuringowa Central branches. Our mission is to promote what Citi Libraries can offer to the Indigenous community, in particular our Indigenous Resource Centre. Assisting Indigenous communities to become information rich will develop knowledge of Indigenous culture and history to help build a united community.

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Resources

• DVDs and videos - history, art, biographies, Native Title, cultural stories.
• CDs - country, reggae, rock and roll, traditional, solo artists, and groups.
• Books - fiction, non-fiction, biographies, history, art, poetry, children’s literature, Native Title, bush tucker, medicines, health, education.
• Magazines and newspapers - Deadly Vibe, Koori News, Indigenous Times, Murri News, Namalata Thusi, Native Title, Health.
• Posters and pamphlets.
• Reference Collection.

Services

Norman B. Tindale

Palm Island living

Norman B Tindale Collection

Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander (ATSI) liaison officer can guide family members through this collection and copies can be made of the photographs. Contact CityLibraries Aitkenvale to book an appointment.

View more information about Norman B Tindale's Genealogy Collection and Photographs

Family Tree Maker

Our ATSI liaison officer will work with you to create your own family tree.

Our Local History Collection

Located at the CityLibraries Flinders Street, holds a database of historical ATSI photographs from the communities of Palm Island, South Sea Islands, and Torres Strait Islands. Come in and browse our collection, and copies can be made for a small fee.

Cultural displays and events

Our ATSI liaison officer incorporates most major events into the Library Events schedule including NAIDOC Week, Sorry Day, Mabo Day, Reconciliation Week, and Children's Day. Check out our Event Calendar for up and coming events.

Indigenous Friends of the Library

This group was established in 2005 through a special project called Listen Here! It is open to all ages. The purpose of this group is to establish the links into the community to help promote library services on a broader scale.

Useful Links

• Footprints before me
• National NAIDOC
• National Sorry Day
• Reconciliation Australia
• Arts, Culture and Events
• Secretariat of National Aboriginal and Islander Child Care
• ATSI Library & Information Resource Network Inc
• Australian Institute of ATSI Studies
• QLD Government Indigenous Library Services

For more information, please contact CityLibraries.

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