Curator Tours of Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islanders

On the 30th anniversary of National Recognition for Australian South Sea Islanders, the Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islanders exhibition at Queensland Museum Kurilpa brings into focus the Australian South Sea Islander community’s tumultuous history and how in its aftermath a new community was born.

While Australian South Sea Islander experiences are intricately woven into the tapestry of this country’s diverse cultural landscape, this part of Australia’s story remains relatively unknown. Join exhibition curators on a free, guided tour through Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islanders to hear personal insights, stories and reflections on the making of this landmark exhibition.

Recommended for ages 12+.
The tours are free and bookings are recommended.

Upcoming tours

• 2pm, Sunday 16 February 2025
• 10am, Tuesday 11 March 2025 *This tour will be Auslan interpreted
• 10am, Thursday 24 April 2025
• 2pm, Saturday 17 May 2025 *This tour will be Auslan interpreted
• 10am, Tuesday 10 June 2025
• 10am, Thursday 10 July 2025 *This tour will be Auslan interpreted

About the exhibition

Now on at Queensland Museum Kurilpa until 13 July 2025

More than just sugar, the histories and lived experiences of Australian South Sea Islanders are intricately woven into the tapestry of this country’s diverse cultural landscape. However, this part of Australia’s story remains relatively unknown. On the 30th anniversary of National Recognition for Australian South Sea Islanders, Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islanders brings into focus the community’s tumultuous history and how in its aftermath a new community was born.

Come and take a moment to be a part of history and say our name, Australian South Sea Islanders.

“Strength and resilience are words we use to describe ourselves and we, Australian South Sea Islanders – or South Sea People – truly embody these qualities. Our community descends from South Sea Islanders blackbirded, coerced, taken and recruited into forced and unforced labour on Queensland’s sugar and cotton plantations in the late 19th century. Once called ‘the forgotten people’, Australian South Sea Islanders have a unique cultural identity and are a proud community who are still here today.” Imelda Miller, Curator, Say Our Name: Australian South Sea Islanders

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