Acknowledgement of Country Why is it important? Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have experienced significant exclusion from Australian society for many years. Further, many non-Indigenous Australians have not had the opportunity to learn about, and celebrate, the rich cultures of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This contributes to a disparity between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and non-Indigenous Australians that persists today. Acknowledging Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in events is one part of ending this exclusion. It recognises the place of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as the first custodians of this land and, importantly, promotes awareness of the history and culture of Indigenous people. This increased awareness will help us create a more united Australia, that celebrates and embraces our First Australians. #firstaustralians #indigenous #indigenousaustralia #aboriginal #acknowledgement #mycountry #acknowledgementofcountry #darkinjung #kamilaroi #worimi #eora #wiradjuri #people #naidoc #acknowledge #voicetreatytruth #naidoc2019 #naidocweek2019 #myvoice #peace #unity #unification (at Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/BzpPoNBg4LF/?igshid=1r29jui398s5g
