Acknowledgement of Country Exploration

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📚 Part 1: Knowledge Check

1. What is an Acknowledgement of Country?

A formal event run by the government

A way to show respect for the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land

A list of local laws and rules

2. Why do people give an Acknowledgement of Country? (Check all that apply)

To show respect for Traditional Owners

To welcome visitors and acknowledge connection to land

To teach about local First Nations histories and culture

To replace a Welcome to Country performed by an Elder

3. Who can perform a Welcome to Country that is different from an Acknowledgement?

Any local school student

A Traditional Owner or local Elder

The local mayor

4. Match the term to its best description. Draw a line between columns.

A. Acknowledgement of Country

B. Welcome to Country

C. Traditional Owner

D. Country (in this context)

1. A ceremony or speech by an Elder to welcome people onto their land

2. The land, waterways and culture belonging to a First Nations group

3. A short statement showing respect to the Traditional Owners and their land

4. People who have a cultural and historical responsibility for a place

By the end of this section you will write your own short Acknowledgement of Country.

5. Who are the Traditional Owners or First Nations group for your local area? If you are unsure, write "research needed".

6. List three respectful words or phrases you could include in an Acknowledgement of Country.

7. In one or two sentences, explain why including the place name and language group is important.

8. Write your own short Acknowledgement of Country (2–4 sentences). Aim to be respectful and specific to your place.

9. Optional: Draw a symbol, picture or logo that represents respect for Country or the local First Nations group.