What does Welcome to Country mean?

Increasingly at public events, we observe a ceremony performed by Aboriginal Traditional Custodians. This welcoming ritual is called ‘Welcome to Country’.

Welcome to games Source: Ian Hitchcock/Getty Images

Key Points

• A Welcome to Country ceremony differs from an Acknowledgement of Country
• Only the Traditional Custodians of a particular area can perform a Welcome to Country
• Resources are available to help you prepare an Acknowledgement in your own voice

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