First Nations Hub
Acknowledgement of Country
Deakin University would like to acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the unceded lands, skies and waterways on which our students and staff come together.
As we learn, teach, innovate and research through virtually and physically constructed places across time, we pay our deep respect to the Elders and Ancestors who have cared for the country that you join us from an ancient place where education, innovation, and knowledge transfer have taken place for many thousands of years.
At Deakin, we aim to nurture and continue this important legacy whilst encouraging our communities to walk softly on country in the spirit of sustainability.
In particular, we give gratitude to the Elders and Ancestors of Wadawurrung Country, Wurundjeri Country and Eastern Maar Country and beyond, where our physical campuses are located.
Their contributions to our learning communities and environments are rich and highly valued.
Deakin is committed to embedding indigenous knowledges and perspectives in all disciplines that we teach, as well as advancing the self-determined interests of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including treaty and truth-telling.
As you move around our physical and virtual environments, take a moment to consider, appreciate and listen deeply to the country beneath your feet.
Cultural sensitivity warning
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this site, and content on the library site may contain images, text, voices and videos of deceased persons.
Users are warned that there may be words and descriptions within materials in the library catalogue, and in other online resources accessible through the library site, which may be culturally sensitive and might not normally be used in certain public or community contexts. Terms and annotations that reflect the attitude of the author or the period in which the item was written may be considered inappropriate or even offensive today.
Explore the hub
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Learn more about the First Nations Hub. Explore our Acknowledgement of Country, the terms we use, cultural sensitivity warnings, and the protocols we adhere to.
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Monthly editions sharing Indigenous ways of being and knowing to help facilitate the transition to embedding Indigenous knowledges into library practices.
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Learn how to use, cite, reference and manage Indigenous data.
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This guide provides pathways for the Deakin community to engage with Indigenous knowledges resources.