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\nCharles Darwin University acknowledges and respects the many Australian First Nations traditional custodians of the lands upon which our campuses and centres are located.  \nWe acknowledge and pay our respect to the Larrakia who are the traditional custodians of the lands upon which our Darwin, Casuarina, Waterfront and Palmerston campuses are located.  \nWe acknowledge and pay our respect to the Arrernte who are the traditional custodians of the lands upon which our Alice Springs campus is located.  \nWe acknowledge and pay our respect to the Jawoyn, Wardaman and Dagomon who are the traditional custodians of the lands upon which our Katherine campuses are located.  \nWe acknowledge and pay our respect to the Gadigal who are the traditional custodians of the lands upon which our Sydney campus is located.  \nWe acknowledge and pay our respect to the Turrbal and Yuggera who are the traditional custodians of the lands upon which our Brisbane centre is located.  \nWe acknowledge and pay our respect to the Warumungu who are the traditional  \ncustodians of the lands upon which our Tennant Creek centre is located.  \nWe acknowledge and pay our respect to the Yolŋu who are the traditional custodians of the lands upon which our Nhulunbuy centre is located.  \nWe also acknowledge and pay our respect to the Mirrarr (Jabiru), the Kungarakan and Warrai (Batchelor, Adelaide River), the Anindilyakwa (Groote Eylandt) and the Tiwi (Tiwi Islands) people.  \nWe acknowledge Australian First Nations peoples’ long tradition of sustaining their communities and environments over thousands of years. They are the first educators and first innovators.  \nThey are the holders of knowledge that makes an important contribution to the improvement of our local, national and global communities.  \nWe extend our respect to Elders-past, present and emerging-and to all First Nations people.  \nWise One  \nHe watches from above.  \nHe listens.  \nHe observes.  \nHe calls when danger is lurking near by. He dances.  \nHe sings.  \nHe shares his feathers for sacred  ceremonies. He’s humble.  \nHe belongs in the wild and not to be caged. He belongs on country.  \nHe is a piece of rich culture.  \nHe tells stories everywhere he goes.  \nHis presence is meaningful. Wise one they call him.  \nSharona Bishop  \nYour journey matters deeply to us, and weare proud to walk beside you.  \nMessage from the Interim Deputy Vice-Chancellor, First Nations Leadership – Ruth Wallace  \nWelcome to Charles Darwin University (CDU) and to the First Nations Student Handbook. Education has the power to transform lives, and at CDU, we are committed to creating a learning experience that is supportive, inclusive, and grounded in respect. For our First Nations students, this means recognising your knowledge, honouring your aspirations, and ensuring your voice leads the way.  \nI became an educator and researcher because I believe education should open doors and empower people, and because I wanted to help shape learning experiences that genuinely engage with First Nations leadership, knowledges, and aspirations. At CDU, we strive to ensure that the systems surrounding you are robust, responsive, and designed to support your success. You are the future leaders, innovators, and changemakers of your communities and this nation.  \nThe CDU First Nations Student Support Service exists for one purpose: your success. We recognise that studying can be a challenging task. When that time comes, we want you to know that you can lean onus. Our team is strong, experienced, and dedicated to excellence. We believe excellence grows from high expectations, genuine care, and meaningful  \nengagement. We hold ourselves to these standards every day.  \nAs Kathy Guthadjaka—a lifelong educator and researcher—reminds us:  \n\"Never give up. 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