The University of Sydney Reconciliation Statement

The University of Sydney
Reconciliation Statement

 

The University of Sydney is Australia’s
first university. It is committed to creating an environment in which the rich,
and diverse cultures at Indigenous Australians are known, promoted, and
cerebrated.

The first people of this land, the Australian Indigenous
peoples, are the most socio- economically disadvantaged group in Australia.

The University recognises, values and respects continuing
Indigenous customary laws, beliefs and traditions, and the close and enduring
relationship between the first peoples and their land, sea and rivers. The University
is committed to the protection and support of Indigenous Australian cultural
heritage, and to educating the University community about the continuing
importance of this unique heritage in the lives of Australian Indigenous
peoples today.

The University
of Sydney acknowledges
all of the following:

  • Gadigal peoples of the Eora Nation – Camperdown,
    Darlington, Mallet Street,
    Newtown, Rozelle, Law School and the Conservatorium of
    Music
  • Deerubbin peoples – Lidcombe Campus
  • Tharawal peoples – Camden and Cobbitty
    Campuses
  • Ngunnawal peoples – Canberra
    Campus
  • Wiradjuri peoples – Dubbo Clinical School
  • Gamilaroi peoples – Moree and
    Narrabri Campuses
  • Bundjulung peoples – Lismore
    Campus
  • Wiljali peoples – Broken Hill Campus
  • Gureng Gureng peoples – In the
    vicinity of the One Tree Island Research Station.

The University will actively promote reconciliation between
Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians through the following strategies and
activities:

  • The
    Indigenous Education Strategy and the promotion of education for
    Indigenous Australian peoples at all levels in society.
  • The
    Indigenous Australians Employment Strategy.
  • The
    return of Indigenous Australians remains held-by the University to their
    traditional homelands.
  • A
    protocol for acknowledging traditional Indigenous custodianship of lands
    on which the campuses are located, as part of graduations, awards
    presentations and other official University ceremonies
  • The
    incorporation of relevant Indigenous perspectives into University
    materials and academic programs.
  • Consultation
    and collaboration with Indigenous peoples to advance the goals of the ‘University and Indigenous peoples.
  • Research
    with Indigenous people to promote the welfare and health of Indigenous
    Australians and to support and promote an understanding of Indigenous
    Australians’ culture within the Australian community.