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The Importance of Land Acknowledgment
03:10 - 07:37 (04:26)
The land acknowledgment is a diplomatic protocol where indigenous people from one nation would welcome another person's tribe or nation to their land. It is important to revisit history to create awareness and redress the past instead of just repeating memorized statements without understanding the true purpose of it.
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Land acknowledgements are a jumping off point for exploring and revisiting history, but their purpose is also whitewashed by corporate entities.
03:10 - 05:35 (02:24)
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Land acknowledgements are a jumping off point for exploring and revisiting history, but their purpose is also whitewashed by corporate entities. However, acknowledging the origin of land is essential in redressing atrocities and recognizing the historical displacement of Indigenous peoples.
ChapterThe Importance of Land Acknowledgment
EpisodeWhat are land acknowledgments?
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The tradition of a "welcome to country ceremony" conducted by indigenous people in Australia dates back thousands of years.
05:35 - 07:37 (02:01)
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The tradition of a "welcome to country ceremony" conducted by indigenous people in Australia dates back thousands of years. Land acknowledgements are important to pay respect and recognize the traditional owners of the land, as demonstrated by a group of Maori and Cook Islander dancers who refused to perform without a proper welcome from the traditional owners in 1976.