Acknowledgement of First Nations Country project

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Council, in partnership with the Department of Communities and Justice and local Traditional Owners has delivered a Project to honour and promote local Dharawal heritage, culture and history.

Council has continually consulted with local Traditional Owners to consult, for decision making, to maintain informed, and ensure culturally appropriate practices for the delivery of the Project.

This project celebrates local First Nations identity and heritage, while fostering recognition, respect, and visibility of Traditional Owners in the Kiama Local Government.

This was an endorsed project by the local First Nations Community, Wodi-Wodi Traditional Owners and Cultural Practitioners who reside within the Kiama Local Government Area including the locations, featured art, language and stories.

 Project scope and deliverables were formulated through a comprehensive community consultation and engagement. They include:

  • Consultation and project co-design with Traditional Owners and community members.
  • Installation of flag poles at the Gerringong Town Hall to permanently fly the Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander, and Australian flags.
  • Develop, fabrication and installation of 11 signages across the LGA acknowledging Dharawal Country and places of significant to community. The signage feature artwork by local artist Elder and Traditional Owner, Aunty Jodie Stewart. 

Kiama Municipal Council would like to acknowledge Elders, Traditional Owners and Custodians with their continuing connections to Land, Waters, Sky, Culture and Community. We pay our respects to the Traditional Custodians of the Dharawal Nation, and their Elders past, present and future.

 

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