This video discusses the importance of acknowledging that First Nations peoples are welcoming us not only onto their land but into their hearts, homes and memories.
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Acknowledgement of country is a thank you to First Nations People for their welcome to land. We must all work together towards respect and reconciling of our Australian past
This map shows the various nations within Australia https://aiatsis.gov.au/explore/map-indigenous-australia
Where All Hallows' School is situated in Brisbane in Jagera and Turrabal Land https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1EBX2Tkde2yTA-rrRi6JlHrfKqS0&hl=en_US&ll=-27.461032001951693%2C153.033575&z=18
"A Welcome to Country usually takes place at the beginning of an event. The ceremony can take many forms, including singing, dancing, smoking ceremonies or a speech, depending on the particular culture of Traditional Custodians," (Australians Together, 2022).