Cultural events

Bwgcolman Day

Bwgcolman Day celebrates cultural identity and acknowledging the many tribes that resides on Palm Island.

Cairns Indigenous Art Fair

The Cairns Indigenous Art Fair is a major annual event for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists to tell their stories through visual arts, performance, theatre, fashion and much more.

Gab Titui Cultural Centre events

Gab Titui Cultural Centre, located on Thursday Island, holds art exhibitions and art awards as well as cultural events.

Health conferences and workshops

Check for Indigenous health events, conferences and workshops held across Australia.

Indigenous Knowledge Centre events

kuril dhagun, the Indigenous knowledge Centre at the State Library of Queensland hosts a variety of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and cultural events. There are a number of Indigenous Knowledge Centres throughout Queensland.

NorthSite Contemporary Arts (formerly KickArts)

NorthSite Contemporary Arts (formerly KickArts) has a fantastic program of exhibitions, workshops and events.

Ochre Ribbon Week

Ochre Ribbon Week raises awareness of the impacts of family violence in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and calls for action to end the violence.

Palm Island Spring Festival

Palm Island Spring Festival celebrates the culture and pride of place. It's an opportunity for the community to come together, remember, reflect, and celebrate.

Reading for reconciliation

Join Reading for Reconciliation, a book club dedicated to reading Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander authors. Members meet at the Brisbane City Council's Brisbane Square Library.

Strike 57

The 1957 Palm Island strike has been a catalyst and inspiring force for many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people striving for recognition of the injustices of living “under the act”, celebrating and acknowledging self-determination and empowerment.