Vikrmn: Author: Land Acknowledgement - Vikrmn - CA Vikram Verma

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<h2 style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Should India too mandate Country or Land Acknowledgement welcome note?</span></b></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">In Australia, Canada and USA, there are rituals of acknowledgement statements before major meetings or events in public and private entities. These are called </span><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Land Acknowledgement, Welcome to the Country, Acknowledgement of Country statements.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">Should such rituals also be imbibed in India making it mandatory or optional for public or private entity events?</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">The statement goes as follows:</span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;"><span style="font-size: large;">"</span></span><span face="georgia, Gotham, Arial, "sans-serif"" style="background-color: white; color: #f5821f; font-size: 25px; font-style: italic; letter-spacing: -0.4px; text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;">I want to acknowledge and pay my respects to the traditional custodians of the land we are gathered on today. I would like to pay my respects to their Elders, past, present and emerging...</span><span style="font-size: x-large; text-align: left; text-indent: 0in;">"</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">What is Land Acknowledgement?</span></b></h2><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A land acknowledgement is a formal statement or act of recognition that acknowledges the Indigenous Peoples as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live, work, and gather. It is a way to honor the historical and ongoing connection between Indigenous communities and the territories they have inhabited for thousands of years.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Land acknowledgements serve several purposes:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><ul><li>Recognition: They recognize and affirm the presence, contributions, and rights of Indigenous Peoples, acknowledging their historical and ongoing relationship with the land.<br /><br /></li><li>Respect: They demonstrate respect for Indigenous cultures, knowledge, and sovereignty, promoting a more inclusive and equitable society.<br /><br /></li><li>Education: They raise awareness about the history and experiences of Indigenous Peoples, fostering a better understanding of colonization, dispossession, and the ongoing struggles for Indigenous rights.<br /><br /></li><li>Reconciliation: They contribute to the process of reconciliation by encouraging dialogue, understanding, and meaningful engagement between Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.</li></ul></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Land acknowledgements are becoming increasingly common in various settings, such as public events, educational institutions, government proceedings, and social media platforms. They are a starting point for acknowledging the impacts of colonization and working towards a more just and equitable society.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It is important to note that land acknowledgements should not be seen as a one-time gesture or an end in themselves. Rather, they should be accompanied by continued efforts to support Indigenous communities, advocate for their rights, and engage in ongoing learning and action.</div>
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