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Culture and Country
An ancient land…
One of the first things we did as a PVCI team in
developing the strategy was to seek to understand
the cultural footprint of UNSW. As universities focus
on “indigenising” course content, it is important such
initiatives are not decoupled from other opportunities
for two-way learning which is critical to any
reconciliation process. The fascinating shared history
of the Kensington campus is told on pages 14-16 of
this strategy. Further resources will be available on the
PVCI website.
Another commitment of the Indigenous Strategy is to
increase the physical presence of Aboriginal culture
on the campus. This includes working with Estates
Management to ensure the cultural footprint of the
campus is made prominent. We commit to flying
the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags daily
alongside the Australian flag.
Finally, PVCI, Nura Gili and the faculties will work
together to ensure Indigenous culture is not just
celebrated during NAIDOC week, but showcased
throughout the year. For example, we will commit to
reviving an Indigenous student initiative from years
ago, Deadly Vibrations, a kind of Indigenous Big Day
Out to occur annually. This festival will celebrate
contemporary Aboriginal culture – from poets to
comedians to musicians.
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