Care for country

Care for country

Caring for Country is more than a responsibility, it is an ancestral obligation that we hold with great respect. Caring for Country is ingrained in our cultural heritage and includes ancient stories, longlines, language and connection to Country. As descendants of the survivors of the South East First Nations, we carry the legacy of those who…

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Speech on Language and Plant Knowledge Recovery by Tamara Pomery, 2024

Martu Karu everyone, It is with deep respect and gratitude that I stand here at Tangalun, on Meintangk country and the gratitude is owed to my ancestors, the Meintangk wulnuwitj, the traditional custodians and caretakers of this place since the yaluwing. Today, I want to talk about the recovery of something that is central to…

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