We acknowledge the original inhabitants of the Gold Coast region, including the Yugambeh people and family groups.
We recognise their connection to the land, waters …
City of Gold Coast have endorsed the following:‘We acknowledge the original inhabitants of this area, including the Yugambeh people and family groups within, and recognise their connection to the land, waters and resources in the area now known as the Gold Coast. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.’
How do we acknowledge welcome to Country on the Gold Coast?
‘We commence by acknowledging the Yugambeh Traditional Custodians of the land on which we gather and meet today.
We pay our respects to their Elders past and present. I extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.’
Indigenous Yugambeh Aknowledgement Welcome to Country with Didgerdoo Playing and Smoking Ceremony
2 Local custodians – Yugambeh (Gold Coast Aboriginals) will give your delegates a warm welcome to country at your meeting and conference or Gold Coast events.
Accompanied by skilled Aboriginal Didgeridoo Player with a special Eucalyptus leaf Smoking Ceremony.
Unique cultural experience + Traditional Song
15-20 minutes
Include Ochre skin painting marking (connection to country / place / earth) whilst smoking eucalyptus leaves in coolamon keeps away spirits and washs or cleanses people.
