The City of Melbourne respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land we govern, the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung and Bunurong / Boon Wurrung peoples of the Kulin and pays respect to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge and honour the unbroken spiritual, cultural and political connection they have maintained to this unique place for more than 2000 generations.

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

Southbank NAIDOC week event

Understanding Aboriginality and Identity, What that means for Narrm (Melbourne) today, presented by Koorie Heritage Trust

What is NAIDOC week and why is it important? What does it mean to Southbank and why is this year’s NAIDOC theme For our Elders? All are invited to this talk about Aboriginality and Identity, including impacts upon First Nations’ diversity throughout history and how this relates to understanding Melbourne and Aboriginal culture today within the urban landscape.

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Owners

We accept the invitation in the Uluru Statement from the Heart and are committed to walking together to build a better future.

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