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When you hopped out of bed this morning, on January 26, did you pause to consider the land on which you stand?

For many, January 26 is a difficult time. On this day, our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander brothers and sisters are feeling many emotions and are hurting, grieving, mourning, and commemorating survival. And today, we have a chance to stand with them, on the land we live, acknowledging the true history of this land.

Imagine if today - January 26, 2020 - Facebook feeds around the country were filled with photos and public statements acknowledging Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander peoples and what this day means to them.

What a powerful statement it would be! A generation making a peaceful stand, on the very day when Australians reflect on their national identity more than any other.

Today, we all have an opportunity to make that stand, by sharing where we stand on January 26 and using our Facebook feed for good.

How do I take my photo?

We encourage you to take off your shoes and head outside to take a photo of your feet on the land you live on. If you're using your phone to take the photo, landscape orientation will work best (though you'll also be able to rotate it before posting). If you want you can also take a photo with a few people, and share it together. Then, write your acknowledgment of country (or use the one we provide), add it to this website then share it on your social media.

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Joao Dujon P.
Melbourne (Woiworung)
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge Woiworung of the Kulin Nation the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Diane N.
Bateau Bay NSW
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and live, the Darkinjung people, and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Samara R.
Blue Mountains
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Katherine D.
“The Parish of Woodville acknowledges the Parish, and its people, stand on Kaurna Land and pays respect to the Elders past, present, and future.”
Katherine S.
Warrnambool
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia on Gunditjmara land.”
Rani .
Scarborough
“Today, as a migrant welcomed to this land 50 years ago, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge, with gratitude, the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Nicole D.
Hawthorndene, SA
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Susan L.
Kensington
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Wurundjeri People, the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand, and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Jane F.
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Turrbal and Yugara peoples as the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Naomi S.
Ivanhoe Melbourne
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Woiwurrung people of the Kulin Nation on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Paula L.
Sydney
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Monique G.
Sydney, NSW
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Dionne B.
Sydney
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Eoru People, Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Paul and Jemima V.
Melbourne
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
David F.
“I’m standing on the land of Jagera and Turrbul people. Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge those Traditional Custodians and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Cheryl A.
Narara NSW
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand, the Darkinjung people, and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Karen D.
Melbourne
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Kristen B.
“Weep with those who weep, mourn with those who mourn. Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora nation on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Kristine W.
Wadeye, NT
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of Kardu Diminin whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Nicola D.
Perth, WA
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Noongar people, the Traditional Custodians whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Alessandra .
Sydney
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Jennifer G.
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, the Woiworung people of the Kulan nation, on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Heather E.
Coochiemudlo Island QLD
“Today, on this day of new life in 2020, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land, Quandamooka people of these islands. I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Phillip W.
Sydney NSW
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Tharawal people, the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand and pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia. “God has made from one blood every nation of men to dwell on all the face of the earth, and has determined their preappointed times and the boundaries of their dwellings.” Acts 17:26”