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sovereignty of the lands in which we work and the long‑standing traditions of sustaining their communities and environments for many tens of thousands of years as traditional custodians of the land.  \nThey are the first educators and first innovators. They are the holders of knowledge that makes a critical contribution to the sustainability of our local, national and global communities.  \nWe offer our respects to Elders-past, present, and emerging and extend this to all First Nations people.  \nCRICOS Provider No. 00300K | TEQSA Provider ID PRV12069 | RTO Provider No. 0373  \nUniPrint 78856 | 03.24  \nMessage from  \nProfessor  \nRuth Wallace  \nOur university has a bold vision for the future, and we invite you to be a part of it.  \nEmbark on a life-changing journey On-Country, where you’ll explore the profound, enduring and unique connections between Indigenous peoples, their cultures, and the natural environment.  \nOur immersive courses offer the opportunity to engage with Indigenous Australians and their contemporary expressions of their relationship to each other and to Country.  \nThrough hands-on experiences led by expert educators, guides and hosts, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous cultures, explore  \nways in which these experiences can guide your thinking and actions and reflect critically on how this can shape your professional practice.  \nJoin us for a journey of discovery that will  \nbroaden your perspectives and enrich your life.  \nBy exploring different understandings of relationships to land and sea country, you’ll gain a unique perspective that will transform the way you see the world.  \nProfessor Ruth Wallace  \nPro Vice Chancellor, Faculty of Arts & Society  \nCharles Darwin University  \nImmersive Learning Experiences On-Country 3  \nOur Mission  \nEmbrace & Unite  \nOur mission is to “facilitate transformative experiences that immerse participants in the richness of Indigenous Australian cultures. 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