Tuesday, February 3, 2009

ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER PEOPLE

Woodville Independents acknowledge that, 'Parramatta' is an aboriginal name and as such, that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people be recognised as the traditional owners of the land by including Aboriginal people in official council ceremonies using local customary protocols such as 'Wecome to Country' or flying of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Flag.

I support their right to have a practical reconciliation and quality of life equal to the wider community. With this view, I have no problem working with indigenous groups and support the continuance of the ATSI Council Advisory Commitee and applaud their past contributions.

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