Indigenous education resources
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The Library is committed to reconciliation through the provision of culturally safe spaces and resources, support for Indigenising curriculum, and the decolonisation of our collections. These resources can be accessed by both Indigenous and non-indigenous staff and students, unless otherwise specified.
Yarning kits
Yarning is an Aboriginal cultural practice that encourages respectful and collaborative learning, teaching, and listening. The Library has Yarning Kits available at each of our sites for staff and students to borrow and use.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament Referendum
The Library has created a free web resource on the Indigenous Voice to Parliament referendum. The resource aims to empower people to make an informed decision on the Voice by making reliable content accessible to everyone.
Wollotuka Cultural Standards
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Reconciliation Action Plan 2022-2025
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Library Indigenous Action Plan
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Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Protocol
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Acknowledgement of Country
An Acknowledgement of Country is an opportunity to show respect to the Traditional Custodians of the land we work, live and learn on and upholds Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural protocols. Anyone can Acknowledge and respect Country at meetings, gatherings, and events. Below are suggested Acknowledgements for the footprint areas of the University of Newcastle campuses.
- University of Newcastle.pdf (PDF, 204.3 KB)
- Callaghan.pdf (PDF, 202.9 KB)
- NUspace.pdf (PDF, 203.0 KB)
- Ourimbah.pdf (PDF, 203.2 KB)
- Sydney.pdf (PDF, 203.7 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.