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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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Anita W.
Melbourne VIC
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin Nations 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.”
Kathy W.
Earlwood
“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.”
Julie M.
“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.”
Megan P.
Thornleigh
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Darug and Guringai peoples, 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.”
Emma S.
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.”
Ray P.
Perth
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Tradition custodians of this land, the Nyoongar People on whose land I stand and pay my respects to their Elders past, present, and emerging. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Robyn B.
Melbourne
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians on whose land I stand, the Boon Wurrung people and I pay my respects to the Elders past, present, and future. I acknowledge that my country stole this land and caused destruction beyond my imagination. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Amanda S.
Perth WA
“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 emerging. I stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Darryl M.
Melbourne, Victoria
“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 H.
Perth, WA
“Beneath this carpet and concrete on the front row of my church, I stand on Whadjuk, entrusted to the Noongar people by the almighty Creator. I was privileged to lead my Riverview Church family in an acknowledgement of the Traditional Custodians on whose land we gather and pay our respects to the Elders past, present, and emerging. We stand in solidarity for truth and justice and to #ChangeTheHeart of Australia.”
Helen R.
Noongar Nation, Australia
“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 R.
Canberra
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people, 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.”
Luke V.
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, the Bundjalung people, 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.”
Kate .
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.”
Adla M.
Adelaide
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Kaurna People 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.”
Rebecca M.
Western Australia
“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. This is where I stand on January 26, 2020. Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar. Noongar Country.”
Leanne H.
“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.”
Hema D.
Frankston vic
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians, of the Bunerong and Bunwarrung of the kKulin nations 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.”
Neil S.
Wagga Wagga
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Wiradjuri people 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 It’s a beautiful thing to celebrate our amazing country together, but please support changing the date so that we can all celebrate together with joy. ⬛️ 🟨 ❤️”
Karly E.
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.”
Jade B.
Mount Martha, VIC
“Today, on this day of mourning, invasion and survival, I acknowledge the Bunurong 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.”
Matthew C.
“Today, I acknowledge the Traditional Wiradjuri 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.”
Vicki L.
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.”
Jenni W.
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.”