DJA-Dja-Wurrung designed signs were unveiled at the entrance of Greater Bendigo National Park at One Tree Hill last week.<\/p>\n
The signs display information that the park is one of six jointly managed by the Dja-Dja-Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, also known as DJAARA, and Parks Victoria.<\/p>\n
Dja-Dja-Wurrung Group chief executive Rodney Carter said it had been a long process to get the signs installed.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been five years since the joint management plan was adopted as the management plan for these six parks,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cTen years since the signing of the RSA [recognition and settlement agreement] and 30 years since the Mabo legislation overturned Terra Nullius.\u201d<\/p>\n
Mr Carter said it was a landmark day with plenty still to be done.<\/p>\n
\u201cThese six Dja-Dja-Wurrung parks under joint management are the first steps,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cToday is the celebration of a significant milestone. These beautiful signs represent the first tangible outcome. They mark the first green shoots resulting from our shared hard work up to now.\u201d<\/p>\n
Parks Victoria district manager Suzanne Hughes said it was a privilege to work with DJAARA and see growth in action.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve observed DJAARA lead with a passionate and positive approach,\u201d she said.\u00a0 \u201cThey\u2019ve led with a determination in implementing traditional and contemporary ways and embedding DJAARA culture into the modern world.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is very rewarding to be working in this point in history, where progress is taking hold.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dhelkunya Dja Land Management Chair, Uncle Graham Atkinson, said it was a great day for all.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am very proud, and we should all be,\u201d he said. \u201cParticipating in land management is central to our fundamental human and cultural rights.<\/p>\n
\u201cJoint management is laying the foundations for self-determination.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
DJA-Dja-Wurrung designed signs were unveiled at the entrance of Greater Bendigo National Park at One Tree Hill last week. The signs display information that the park is one of six jointly managed by the Dja-Dja-Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation, also known as DJAARA, and Parks Victoria. Dja-Dja-Wurrung Group chief executive Rodney Carter said it had been […]<\/p>\n