Meeting papers

Acknowledgment
of Country



Noosa Council proudly acknowledges and
respects Australia’s First Nations people and
their deep and abiding connection to this
country. We recognise the Kabi Kabi people
as the Traditional Owners of the lands and          “For thousands of
waters of the Noosa area and offer gratitude        generations, the Kabi Kabi
for their careful custodianship of this unique      people lived in harmony
                                                    with nature following
environment over thousands of years. We pay
                                                    the lore of the land. They
respect to Kabi Kabi elders who have come           were great custodians of
before us and acknowledge and deeply regret         the land and waterways,
the traumas experienced by Kabi Kabi people         looking after plants
through colonialism and beyond.                     and animals, small and
                                                    large. They followed the
We pay respect to current and emerging              seasons, hunting only
                                                    when seasonal indicators
leaders and their enduring commitment
                                                    told them to, ensuring
in pursuing a strong and healthy future for
                                                    the sustainability of all
First Nations people. Across the life of this       living things and natural
Corporate Plan we seek to support Kabi Kabi         resources.
in progressing their priorities for their people.
We seek genuine reconciliation and will work        “I am honoured to share
to strengthen our relationship with Kabi Kabi –     our local history and
to listen, to understand their needs, to include    stories passed down
                                                    from my elders.”
them as valuable partners and to facilitate
greater opportunities for First Nations people.     Lyndon Davis - Artist,
Critical to achieving this, Noosa Council is        musician, performer,
taking the important step of developing Noosa       cultural educator and
Council’s first Reconciliation Action Plan.         proud Kabi Kabi man.

                                                                                  4

                                                                        Page 14 of 78