As Club members, we explore the bush in the footsteps of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Before setting off on activities, Activity Owners/Leaders are encouraged to acknowledge that they are on Aboriginal Traditional Lands.
If there is an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander present, who is from the indigenous country over which the activity will take place, they should be asked if they are willing to give a Welcome to Country. Failing that, another person may offer an Acknowledgement of Country. The following words may be used and adapted as necessary for an Acknowledgement of Country in various activities.
I would like to acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land where we are walking and pay my respect to elders both past and present. We walk where they have walked for many, many years.
(Ref: http://www.communityservices.act.gov.au/atsia/welcome_to_country)