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It outlines policy principles and objectives focused on maintaining strong relationships with Aboriginal people, culture, values, customs, and ongoing connections to land and waterways. The document details required and promoted practices for Council meetings, events, and public displays, including Welcome to Country, Acknowledgement of Country, and flying the Aboriginal Flag, alongside web and commemorative information initiatives.","ABORIGINAL RECOGNITION AND PROTOCOL  \nSummary:  \nThe purpose of this policy is to provide clear direction on the recognition of Australia’s Aboriginal people in the Tenterfield Shire.  \nPolicy Number  \nFile Number Document version Adoption Date Approved By  \nEndorsed By Minute Number Consultation Period Review Due Date  \nDepartment Policy Custodian Superseded Documents Related Legislation Delegations of Authority  \n\n| 1.013 |\n| --- |\n| N/A |\n| Version 6.0 |\n| 28 August 2019 |\n| Council |\n| Executive Management Team |\n| 164/19 |\n| N/A |\n| August 2022 – 3 years |\n| Civic Office |\n| Chief Executive |\n| N/A |\n| N/A |\n| Chief Executive |\n\n1. Overview  \nTenterfield Shire Council recognises the importance of having an Aboriginal Recognition and Protocol policy that is aligned with local community standards and broader standards at national and state levels.  \n2. Policy Principles  \nAll Aboriginal people have the right to retain strong relationships with their people, their culture, values, customs and connections to land and waterways. This is demonstrated through the “Welcome to Country” and “Acknowledgement of Country” ceremonies, the Aboriginal flag and public displays of indigenous history.  \n3. Policy Objectives  \nThe objective of this policy is to observe and promote the culture, values, customs and connections of Aboriginal people in Tenterfield Shire.  \n4. Policy Statement  \nCouncil meetings, events and displays will acknowledge and recognise the traditional Aboriginal owners of the land by conducting one or more of the following cultural activities, where possible:  \n􀁸 Welcome to Country ceremony;  \n􀁸 Acknowledgement of Country ceremony, and  \n􀁸 Raising and flying of the Aboriginal Flag.  \nCouncil will also promote the Aboriginal history and culture of Tenterfield Shire through:  \n􀁸 An Aboriginal history and information page on Council’s website, and  \n􀁸 A permanent display of significant Aboriginal events at the Sir Henry Parkes School of Arts.  \n5. Scope  \nWelcome to Country  \nThe traditional custodians of the land, usually a senior representative of the local Aboriginal community, should undertake the “Welcome to Country” ceremony. However, this is dependent upon the location of the event and the practice of the community.  \nSteps should be taken to ensure that the appropriate Aboriginal representative is invited and that the representative has been involved in, and is comfortable with, the arrangements.  \nAcknowledgement of Country – Public Meetings and Events in Tenterfield  \nAt the commencement of public meetings or events, an “Acknowledgement of Country” should be spoken; e.g. “I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land that we are meeting on today. 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