Reconciliation Action Plan 2015-2018
City of MelbourneMay 2016
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Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners
The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land. For the Woiwurrung (Wurundjeri), Boonwurrung, Taungurong, Dja Dja Wurrung and the Wathaurung groups who form the Kulin Nation, Melbourne has always been an important meeting place for events of social, educational, sporting and cultural significance. Today we are proud to say that Melbourne is a significant gathering place for all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
Title:
Reconciliation Action Plan 2015-2018
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Date of work:
May 2016
Reference number:
COM-REC 2015-2018
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Item from Collection: Heritage Collection (HC)
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Sub-sub-collection: City of Melbourne Reconciliation (ABR - COM)
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STATEMENT OF COMMITMENTTo Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesAcknowledgment and RecognitionThe City of Melbourne acknowledges that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples were the first people of this land and have strived to retain their culture and identity through the period of non-Indigenous settlement for more than two centuries..The City of Melbourne acknowledges and respects the customs and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and their special relationship with the land, waterways and sea..The City of Melbourne acknowledges the right of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to live according to their own values and customs, subject to Australian law..The City of Melbourne recognises the valuable contribution to Victoria made by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and will work towards a future of mutual respect and harmony..The City of Melbourne recognises the value of the diversity and strength of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to the heritage of all Australians..The City of Melbourne recognises that family life is the core of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community life and that these family relationships, links and customs involve particular sets of social and cultural obligations..The City of Melbourne advocates in conjunction with the local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community:- The ideal of reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to redress their serious social and economic disadvantage- Working together for a treaty or other instrument of reconciliation a commitment to the elimination of racism or discrimination ensuring the right of all our community to enjoy equal rights and be treated with equal respect- A commitment to the elimination of racism or discrimination ensuring the right of all our community to enjoy equal rights and be treated with equal respect.- Recognition and protection of and respect for Aboriginal sacred sites and special places education of the broader community about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and culture and the impact upon it of non-Indigenous settlement of this country- Education of the broader community about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage and cultures and the impact upon it of non-Indigenous settlement of the country.- Advocacy on behalf of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander members of our community to ensure the principles and commitments of this statement are upheld.
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Research and reports
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1769317
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| Original | COM-REC 2015-2018 | 1 PDF : A4 | Single Item (May not be issued, may not be reproduced) |