Acknowledgement of Country
Columba Catholic Primary School Acknowledges the Bunurong Peoples’ of the Kulin Nation as Traditional Owners and Custodians and pay respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging.
Columba acknowledges the Bunurong’s continuing relationship to the land and waterways and respects that their connection and spiritual identity are maintained through ancient ceremonies, songlines, dance, art, and living culture.
We pay tribute to the invaluable contributions of the Bunurong and other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island Elders who have guided and continue to guide our work.
'The Healing Journey' by Riki Salam.
The Healing Journey
Darkness encompasses, light is revealed, the journey is long.
Voices call out, country guides our way.
Ceremony begins, songs are sung initiation begins.
Hidden secrets revealed, this land is renewed.
Flame ignites, heat cracks seed, new life begins.
Water flows, spirit is replenished, knowledge enriches us all.
Sun rises on a new day, we come together, we are united as one -
Our journey to healing continues...
A poem by Riki Salam
For more information about this artwork:
https://bth.humanrights.gov.au/significance/about-the-artwork