'Acknowledgement of Country' in the workplace

[Violet Krumgirl]

I like Hank Williams the best, can't beat the OG. But gotta give it to Willie as well -- he's the bomb.

 

[darcytiger]

Tokenism dogshit IMO.

We recognise the traditional owners of this swamp land in Scoresby that no one probably ever set foot on before.

 

[Jack Richards]

I work with a number of indigenous people and one is an elder of the land we work on. We discussed this very topic and agree that an 'Acknowledgement to Country/Welcome to Country' isn't needed every meeting/day.

Instead, it would be more impactful to have at significant events and gatherings. This could be functions, big corporate gatherings with interstate visitors..

 

[killtaker1993]

This website is very interesting and worth a read - Putting An Acknowledgement Of Country On Your Website

Preface: I’m a privileged white person so I’m not in a position to advise anyone on reconciliation. But I want to help you if you’re thinking about putting an acknowledgement of country on your website. So, I’m sharing my research and approach in the aim of giving you ideas for how you can show respect.

As a privileged, non-Indigenous person, I’m aware that I’m not the best person to write this blog. I’m not the authority on the subject. I’m writing this to share the research I conducted while putting together my own statement. As a website copywriter, I get clients asking for my advice. So I want to share my methodology. Plus, I’ve included links to authorities who are in a better position to give you advice. It is my wish that you find this information helpful and respectful.

 

[mouncey2franklin]

I hope you guys are getting paid good money to put up with this Orwellian horseshit.

 

[killtaker1993]

I hope you guys are getting paid good money to put up with this Orwellian horseshit.

What's Orwellian about it?

 

[nobbyiscool]

I hope you guys are getting paid good money to put up with this Orwellian horseshit.

You’re either a campaigner who denies history or you don’t know what that means.

 

[mouncey2franklin]

What's Orwellian about it?

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

 

[mouncey2franklin]

You’re either a campaigner who denies history or you don’t know what that means.

The Two Minutes Hate has begun.

 

[Lia]

Before every Zoom meeting?

It is amazing how some bigger entities can piss productivity, time and money away like that. The suits in these organisations probably complain about a lack of these three elements too.

 

[Chief]

Before every Zoom meeting?

It is amazing how some bigger entities can piss productivity, time and money away like that. The suits in these organisations probably complain about a lack of these three elements too.

How long does it take? 30 seconds?

 

[Chief]

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

The * are you talking about?

 

[mouncey2franklin]

The * are you talking about?

When you read Animal Farm, you didn't understand it, did you, Chief?

 

[Chief]

When you read Animal Farm, you didn't understand it, did you, Chief?

I would say it's you who didn't understand it.

 

[mouncey2franklin]

I would say it's you who didn't understand it.

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

Agree or disagree?

 

[Frank Bunn]

The first part of Advance Australia Fair takes about 40 seconds to play. If we are going to have some short, symbolic ritual before meetings isn't the National Anthem of the country more representative to all?

 

[Gough]

If Animal Farm can be easily understood by a bunch of mid teens I'm not sure the allegory can really be missed. Down and Out in Paris and London is a better book anyway.

 

[Chief]

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

Agree or disagree?

Yeah. Animals. Teh communisms. All that bruh.

 

[the_interloper]

The first part of Advance Australia Fair takes about 40 seconds to play. If we are going to have some short, symbolic ritual before meetings isn't the National Anthem of the country more representative to all?

If we're doing that I'm going to request the Richmond theme song.

 

[Gralin]

The first part of Advance Australia Fair takes about 40 seconds to play. If we are going to have some short, symbolic ritual before meetings isn't the National Anthem of the country more representative to all?

not even the same discussion now

 

[Richard Cranium]

All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.

I'm genuinely curious as to how you think that quote applies here.

 

[Scotland]

If we're doing that I'm going to request the Richmond theme song.

I think we play that at the end of all Richmond games now. Briefly.

 

[Stratton_Gun]

As someone above said it's just tokenism at its finest. The majority including myself couldn't care less and just chuckle about it in selected small circles.

At my job we deal with Coles a lot and everyone as it as part of their automatic signature as well as their pronouns.

The problem is if anyone objects they would be branded a bigot.

Can anyone confirm whether indigenous people actually get anything from this or is it all to tick a few boxes in HR?

 

[Chief]

selected small circles

We know what to call those small circles.

 

[peternorth]

As someone above said it's just tokenism at its finest. The majority including myself couldn't care less and just chuckle about it in selected small circles.

At my job we deal with Coles a lot and everyone as it as part of their automatic signature as well as their pronouns.

The problem is if anyone objects they would be branded a bigot.

Can anyone confirm whether indigenous people actually get anything from this or is it all to tick a few boxes in HR?

i think thats how it should be reacted to or dealt with, if one isnt here or there.

people now say it, and in addition the flying of the aboriginal and TSI flags are divisive.....adding more that they want us to be united and the way to do it is to fly one flag (AUS).....and say it in a way that is caring by showing concern towards the aboriginals. but it seems insincere as the crux of the matter is to take away the two flags.