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Re c on c i l i a t i on
S t a t eme n t
Puki Puki tampi`dlu, nartangka wapi`dlu, marnintyaria
tarrkarri tai`dlu.
Welcome. Let us recognise the past, act in the present and
build a better future.
The City of Port Adelaide Enfield is located on the lands of the
Kaurna People. Council recognises Aboriginal people as the
first Australians, with a unique culture and spiritual relationship
to the land and sea that they have strived to retain through the
period of non-indigenous settlement.
Council is strongly committed to improving the cultural,
spiritual, health, emotional and economic wellbeing of Aboriginal
and Torres Strait Island people in this region.
In consultation and collaboration with the local Aboriginal
community Council will:
• Ensure the City of Port Adelaide Enfield becomes a region
which exemplifies pride in and support for Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander culture including language, arts, story
telling, song and dance;
• Build on a partnership between the City of Port Adelaide
Enfield and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
community which is respectful and collaborative;
• Advocate for the allocation of resources and services based
on a sound understanding of the population, the strengths
and needs of the Port Adelaide Enfield Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander community;
• Facilitate opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people to benefit from economic growth within
the region by supporting employment, education and
training initiatives; and
• Promote a community that is safe, welcoming, free from
racism and inclusive for all.
Niina Marni