Acknowledging Traditional Custodians

Southern Cross University acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land upon which its campuses are located.

We encourage our staff and students to acknowledge our Indigenous communities at the start of public events and events of significance.

You may wish to simply state that the gathering acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land, or you may wish to specifically acknowledge each Indigenous community. The following wording provides a guide.

Lismore Event

I would like to acknowledge the Widjabal People of the Bundjalung Nation, Traditional Custodians of the land on which this event is taking place, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region.

Byron Bay Event

I would like to acknowledge the Arakwal People, Traditional Custodians of the land on which this event is taking place, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region.

Coffs Harbour Event

I would like to acknowledge the Gumbaynggirr People, Traditional Custodians of the land on which this event is taking place, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region

Gold Coast Event - (Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga)

I would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which our campus stands and pay tribute to Elders past and present, and acknowledge the unique role they play in the life of the region.

Tweed Heads event - (Caloola Drive and Brett St)

I would like to acknowledge the Nganduwal Minjungbal People of the northern end of Bundjalung country, Traditional Custodians of the land on which this event is taking place, and pay tribute to the unique role they play in the life of this region.

Updated: 12 December 2011