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Cultural events and ceremonies

Cultural events and ceremonies create spaces for both First Nations and non-First Nations people to come together. Acknowledgements of Country and Welcomes to Country show respect for First Nations peoples as the Traditional Owners of Country, including lands, waters and skies. 

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About cultural events and ceremonies

Cultural events and ceremonies create spaces for both First Nations and non-First Nations people to come together. They provide opportunities to celebrate, share and keep First Nations Culture strong. Whether organising an event or simply attending, it's important that these events are respectful, inclusive, and culturally safe for everyone involved.

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Welcome to Country

A Welcome to Country is an address given by a First Nations custodian of the land or waters on which an event is being held. It is usually included in the official opening of events. 

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Acknowledgement of Country

An Acknowledgement of Country recognises Country and the Traditional Custodians of lands and waters where we live, work and play. When done meaningfully, Acknowledgments help to create culturally safe spaces and build relationships between First Nations and non-First Nations people.

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We acknowledge the many Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and honour their Elders past and present.

We respect their deep enduring connection to their lands, waterways, and surrounding clan groups since time immemorial. We cherish the richness of First Nations peoples’ artistic and cultural expressions. We are privileged to gather on this Country and to share knowledge, culture and art, now and with future generations.

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