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Welcome to the First Nations knowledges guide

Acknowledgement of Country

Dubbo campus Reconciliation Garden containing native bush and medicinal plants

We respectfully acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the lands on which we live and work together. Charles Sturt University and its staff pay respect to Elders within First Nations communities and acknowledge the continuity of cultures, languages, leadership and knowledge systems.

We acknowledge First Nations peoples continuous connection to Country, recognising the unique, diverse identities and cultures of peoples in our communities, regions and nation. As such, we value the collaboration to strongly position First Nations peoples in our university, through languages, leadership, cultures, knowledges, research and ceremonies.

Cultural warning

The Library advises First Nations peoples that our collection may contain images, voices and names of people who have passed, in printed and online material, film, websites and audio-visual materials. 

The Library respects First Nations communities and cultures and warns users that some material in our collection may be considered insensitive, inappropriate, or outdated today. These items reflect the attitude of the author or the period in which they were written, and do not represent the views of the Library.

The Library uses First Nations subject headings from the Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS) when describing our resources. We thank AIATSIS for this valuable knowledge.

Working collaboratively with First Nations peoples

Charles Sturt University has a strong commitment to learn from and work with First Nations staff, students and stakeholders at our university. Please take a look at the following documents and web pages for more details of the University's work in this area:

Charles Sturt University acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands on which its campuses are located, paying respect to Elders, both past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations Peoples.Acknowledgement of Country

Charles Sturt University is an Australian University, TEQSA Provider Identification: PRV12018. CRICOS Provider: 00005F.