Protocols for Respecting and Acknowledging Country Procedure
| Document Number | 000809 |
|---|---|
| Date Approved | 23 March 2007 |
1. Context
This procedure supports the implementation of the Protocols for Respecting and Acknowledging Country Policy and must be read in conjunction with that document http://www.newcastle.edu.au/policylibrary/000808.html
2. Procedure
2.1. At the beginning of an appropriate function, a chair or speaker begins by acknowledging that the meeting or function is taking place in the country of the traditional custodians.
2.2. Where the name of the traditional custodians is known, it is specifically used. Where it is not known a general acknowledgement is given.
2.3. Two versions of wording to be used for the Acknowledgement of Country on the Callaghan, Ourimbah and Port Macquarie campuses follow:
2.3.1. For the Callaghan Campus:
“We acknowledge and respect the Pambalong clan of the Awabakal people, traditional custodians of the land on which this campus of The University of Newcastle is situated.”
OR
“The University of Newcastle respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians: the Pambalong clan of the Awabakal people on whose traditional land this Callaghan campus of The University of Newcastle is located.”
2.3.2. For the Ourimbah Campus:
“We acknowledge and respect the Darkinjung people, traditional custodians of the land on which this campus of The University of Newcastle is situated.”
OR
“The University of Newcastle respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians: the Darkinjung people on whose traditional land this Ourimbah campus of The University of Newcastle is located.”
2.3.3. For the Port Macquarie Campus:
“We acknowledge and respect the Birapai people, traditional custodians of the land on which this campus of The University of Newcastle is situated.”
OR
“The University of Newcastle respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians: the Birapai people on whose traditional land this Port Macquarie campus of The University of Newcastle is located.”
2.4. Additional, appropriate words may be included where circumstances warrant.
3. Essential Supporting Documents
3.1. Protocols for Respecting and Acknowledging Country Policy http://www.newcastle.edu.au/policylibrary/000808.html
4. Related Documents
4.1. The University of Newcastle Institutional Strategic Plan 2007-2011
| Approval Authority | Vice-Chancellor |
|---|---|
| Date Approved | 23 March 2007 |
| Date for Review | 23 March 2010 |
| Policy Sponsor | Vice-Chancellor |
| Policy Owner | Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic & Global Relations) |
| Policy Contact | Head of School, Wollotuka |