Meeting papers

    Acknowledgement
    of Country




                                                                                                                                                                                            Noosa Council Cultural Plan 2025 – 2030
    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 waters of the
    Noosa area and offer gratitude for their careful custodianship of this unique
    environment over thousands of years. We pay respect to Kabi Kabi elders
    who have come before us and acknowledge and deeply regret the traumas
    experienced by Kabi Kabi people through colonialism and beyond. We pay
    respect to current and emerging leaders and their enduring commitment in
    pursuing a strong and healthy future for First Nations people.


    Across the life of this Cultural Strategy we seek to support Kabi Kabi in
    progressing their priorities. We seek genuine reconciliation and will work to
    strengthen our relationship with Kabi Kabi - to listen, to elevate First Nations
    arts and culture, and to increase involvement of First Nations peoples in the
    arts, both artistically and as key leaders and decision makers in planning,
    policy, engagement, and investment.




                                                                                       ‘Murang Ngai’, Lyndon Davis, Leah Barclay and Tricia King - Floating Land 2023. Photo: Warwick Gow
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