The dispossession of land, genocide, removal of children and the ongoing failures of justice have severely damaged their cultures, family systems, languages and spirit.
This harm has been done to strong, proud and resilient peoples from many diverse nations.
We recognise and respect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples for their histories spanning tens of thousands of years.
We value and celebrate cultures that derive spiritual strength from the relationship with, and care of land, the strength of family and community systems and the storylines of proud and resilient peoples.