Careers for First Nations people at NSW Treasury

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In the vast and diverse landscape of Australia, more than 250 unique Indigenous nations exist, each with its own distinct languages, customs, laws and song lines.

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These nations are united by profound respect, a principle that binds people to their kin, their law and most importantly, to the land, borders and sky.

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For millennia, First Nations people have been the original and enduring custodians of this land.

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At NSW Treasury, we pay respect to all First Nations peoples of NSW.

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We express profound thanks for their stewardship, honouring the deep connection First Nations people maintain with their ancestral home.

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After 200 years, NSW Treasury stands at a crossroads and history.

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We look back with deep sorrow and heavy hearts.

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We solemnly acknowledge the deep wounds inflicted on First Nations peoples of NSW and embrace our moral obligation to learn, to listen and to heal.

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We pay tribute to the enduring strength and resilience of the Stolen Generations and their families whose stories are inscribed upon this land and forever echo in our hearts.

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With each step forward, we continue our dedication to closing the gap and to nurturing true reconciliation.

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This path beckons us to elevate self determination, embrace the power of truth telling and treaty, a future shaped by hope.

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We are all entrusted with a shared duty to nurture our most sacred assets, the land, the water, the sky and all who dwell within.

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As we strive to build a future where all can thrive, we must always remember this land always was, always will be Aboriginal land.

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So let us walk together in harmony with the ancient rhythms of creation, guided by the whispers of our ancestors and the enduring spirit of the lands, our home, our Mother.