ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
To all Aboriginal Traditional Owners and Spiritual Custodians of these islands, Forico respectfully walks with you towards a future where a voice, treaty and truth telling will be heard and supported.
- We acknowledge that you have not always been heard and we promise to listen.
- We acknowledge that your Culture has a unique connection to Country and we seek to understand and learn from this.
- We acknowledge that access to your Cultural sites has been lost and we invite you back.
- We acknowledge that your ancestors actively cared for this Country and we seek your guidance for future management.
By offering this Acknowledgement we pay our respects to you, your communities and your past, present and future Elders.
OUR VISION
To create a workplace where everyone has an understanding of the Cultural Traditions and land management practices of Aboriginal people which informs our ongoing custodianship of the land we manage.
OUR JOURNEY
We aim to strengthen our relationships with Aboriginal peoples over time, engaging with many Aboriginal community members, businesses and organisations. We look to build strong partnerships and advance our capacity to care for and connect to Country.
A DAILY REMINDER
Forico commissioned a local Aboriginal artist and Aboriginal Elder Aunty Judith-Rose Thomas to produce a unique piece of art to symbolise our connection with the land that Forico manages within lutruwita / Tasmania.
This artwork is proudly located at the entrance to all Forico sites and offices, positioned alongside the Aboriginal, Torres Strait and Australian flags and an Acknowledgement of Country. The display acts as a daily reminder of our reconciliation journey towards connection and learning.
