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Academic petition to stop the destruction of the Djab Wurrung sacred trees

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  • Header image: Sign at the Djab Wurrung embassy. Photo by Blanche Verlie, Author provided.

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    Acknowledgement of Country

    RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.

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