Reconciliation in Gawler
Our vision for reconciliation is to build respect, understanding and dialogue between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people, with a focus on creating environments where meaningful interactions and relationships can occur.
The Gawler RAP Artwork by Ngadli Art, titled 'Ngayidju Nhagu Ngallugu - Mine, Yours, Ours'
Acknowledgement of Country
Kadlitiyarlu tampinthi yalaka ngadlu Kaurna yartangka inparrinthi. Ngadludlu tampinthi, parnaku tuwila yartangka. Kaurna Miyurna yaitya yarta-mathanya Wama Tarntanyaku, parnaku yailtya, parnaku tapa puru purruna. Kaurna Miyurna ithu yailtya purruna, yarta kuma puru martinthi, puru warri-apinthi, puru tangka martulayinthi.
Listen to Jack Buckskin share the Gawler Acknowledgement in Kaurna Language
The Town of Gawler acknowledges this land we meet on today is the Traditional Lands for the Kaurna people and that we respect their spiritual relationship with their Country. We also acknowledge the Kaurna people as the Custodians of the Adelaide region and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.
Gawler Reconciliation Action Plan July 2022 – July 2024
This document is Council’s second Innovate RAP. It outlines practical actions that Council and its partners are implementing to build strong relationships and enhanced respect with Aboriginal people and communities in Gawler and across the region. The RAP framework is based on the three key areas of Relationships, Respect and Opportunities, and it provides an avenue for all members of the community to contribute to the reconciliation process.
The RAP Working Group oversees the implementation of the RAP actions and deliverables. The Group comprises Aboriginal people and non-Aboriginal people from community and Council who have a passion to deepen community awareness, drive social change and help create a community that demonstrates pride and respect for Aboriginal people and culture.