This touring exhibition highlights stories from Indigenous perspectives and is comprised of rarely seen artefacts, historic and contemporary photographs, letters, maps, archaeological discoveries, and rare interviews exploring the cultural and aesthetic riches of the Mithaka region of Channel Country.
Kirrenderri | Heart of the Channel Country
In June 2019, the Mithaka people of South Western Queensland met with collaborators in Toowoomba to create a substantial cultural mapping project.
At the meeting, distinguished researchers from the Australian National University, University of Queensland, the Alice Duncan Kemp family, and University of Queensland Anthropology Museum, discussed how best to conserve this unique environmental and cultural heritage.
This rich resource of knowledge is presented in Kirrenderri - Heart of the Channel Country alongside objects donated by author Alice Duncan-Kemp (1901-1988).
Alice's contributions including books, letters, her personal typewriter and a significant collection of artefacts from the Duncan Kemp family collection compliment the cutting-edge archaeological discoveries and poignant contemporary Aboriginal stories, told by the Mithaka people.
Audiences are invited to explore Country through photographs and videos of 10 Mile quarry, the Debney Peace Site, and Mooraberrie station. These sites of significance underscore historic milestones and the resilience of relationships forged on Channel Country from the late 1890s to the present between Aboriginal and pioneering families, with continuing ties to Country, the cattle industry, and supporting industries.
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Discover how the Kirrenderri exhibition evolved over the last two years with Mithaka Curators, Tracey Hough and Shawnee Gorringe; and UQ Anthropology Museum's Curator, Mandana Mapar.
This exhibition is currently on a temporary touring break.
To find out more about upcoming venues on the tour itenirary keep in touch by subscribing via anthmuseum@uq.edu.au
The Kirrenderri team are working to bring the show to Redcliffe and Broken Hill in 2025 - 2027.
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Hosting the Kirrenderri Exhibition
Kirrenderri, Heart of the Channel Country is available to tour nationally and internationally.
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Kirrenderri is an Indigenous Australian story, and one which has resonated with global audiences. A significant collaborative initiative involving cultural heritage professionals working with the Mithaka people of the Channel Country to showcase the unique cultural heritage of this very special part of Australia.
If you are interested in hosting this touring exhibition, please contact: m.mapar@uq.edu.au