We acknowledge Country – the living, breathing, singing, dancing lands, whose daily creativity nurtures our lives.

We acknowledge the first children of Country where this camp takes place – the Darug people, whose wise Old People have lived in relationships of care and kinship with this land for thousands upon thousands of years. 

We also acknowledge the historical complexity of the greater Sydney area. The invasion of this region, and the ongoing displacement, violence and disruption of culture caused by colonisation. So we also pay our respects to any other Indigenous people whose Country is in the wider area of our camp, and those who live there or have a special relationship with this area.

We acknowledge that Country is vibrant with the stories and lore of living cultures, and give our respects to all who keep that Spirit strong. We commit to listening deeply and acting with responsibility, care, and respect as we live our lives with this place. We take responsibility for the actions of our ancestors and commit to playing our part in active, meaningful justice for the harm caused by the ongoing wrongs of colonisation. May we walk together with love and respect in these ancient, living lands and pay attention to what Country asks of us.