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Acknowledgements of Country
Australia
Artwork – “Those Who Came Before Us” – In 2020 and 2021, over 120 staff and students, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, contributed to this painting. This activity was co-facilitated by artist Allan McKenzie, a Wiradjuri-Gamilaroi man from Griffith, NSW. “Those Who Came Before Us” is owned by none, yet owned by all, and is a great example of reconciliation in practice.
With respect for Aboriginal cultural protocol and out of recognition that its campuses occupy their traditional lands, Western Sydney University acknowledges the Darug, Dharawal, Gadigal, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri peoples and thanks them for their support of its work on their lands (Greater Western Sydney and beyond). We acknowledge that the teaching, learning, and research undertaken across our campuses continues the teaching, learning and research that has occurred on these lands for tens of thousands of years.
Chile
The copihue is the Chilean national flower. Its Mapuche name, copihue, comes from copün, which means “to be upside down.” It is a symbol of the Mapuche culture and worldview, celebrated in literature, song, and sculpture. For the Mapuche people, the copihue is a symbol of happiness, virtue, joy, friendship, and gratitude. The image of the copihue is represented in Mapuche silverwork and weaving, appearing in garments and meaningful ornaments used both in ceremonies and in everyday clothing. Since it is an endangered species, its protected from being cut or sold. Credit. Photo by Claudio Heraldo Díaz Larenas.
We acknowledge and honour the ancestral wisdom, cultural heritage, and enduring teachings of the First Nations peoples of Chile, whose deep connection to land, community, and knowledge continues to inspire and guide efforts towards inclusive and sustainable education.
