Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians of Land Policy

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It is customary to acknowledge Aboriginal communities throughout Australia as the traditional custodians of the land. This is generally done with a short statement recognising the local Aboriginal community whose ancestors formerly inhabited the place where an event is occurring.

Our Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians of Land Policy outlines when and how Council acknowledges traditional custodians, including the words we use in our statement.

The revised policy’s Acknowledgement of Country is:

'Our [meeting/event/gathering] is being held on the traditional lands of the Taungurung people. We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians and pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all members of our community.

The current Acknowledgement of Country is:

'Our [meeting/conference/workshop] is being held on the lands of the Taungurung people and I wish to acknowledge them as Traditional Owners. I would also like to pay my respects to their Elders, past and present, and Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.'

It is customary to acknowledge Aboriginal communities throughout Australia as the traditional custodians of the land. This is generally done with a short statement recognising the local Aboriginal community whose ancestors formerly inhabited the place where an event is occurring.

Our Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians of Land Policy outlines when and how Council acknowledges traditional custodians, including the words we use in our statement.

The revised policy’s Acknowledgement of Country is:

'Our [meeting/event/gathering] is being held on the traditional lands of the Taungurung people. We wish to acknowledge the traditional custodians and pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all members of our community.

The current Acknowledgement of Country is:

'Our [meeting/conference/workshop] is being held on the lands of the Taungurung people and I wish to acknowledge them as Traditional Owners. I would also like to pay my respects to their Elders, past and present, and Aboriginal Elders of other communities who may be here today.'

Consultation has concluded

  • Policy endorsed

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    The Volunteer Policy was endorsed by Council at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 20 August 2024. A copy of the endorsed Policy can be downloaded on the right hand side of this page or on Council's website.

  • Draft updated policy open for feedback

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    Consultation period closed

    The policy is currently being reviewed as part of our regular governance processes. An updated draft is now available for community feedback.

    This existing policy has been reviewed to ensure a consistent acknowledgement of the traditional custodians of land at Council events.

    How to get involved

    You can review the DRAFT updated Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians of Land Policy via the link on the right hand side of this page. A hard copy can also be viewed at the municipal offices at 33 Highett Street, Mansfield.

    Please submit your written feedback by Thursday 8 August 2024:

    What happens next?

    The draft updated policy will be further updated based on feedback, then presented for adoption at the 20 August 2024 Council Meeting.