Land acknowledgments have become increasingly common nationwide over the past few years. Many mainstream public events — from soccer games and performing arts productions to city council meetings and corporate conferences — begin with these formal statements recognizing Indigenous communities' rights to territories seized by colonial powers. The 2024 Democratic National Convention began with an introduction reminding delegates how the convention is being held on land that was "forcibly removed" from Indigenous tribes. Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation Tribal Council Vice-Chairman Zach Pahmahmie and Tribal Council Secretary Lorrie Melchior took to the stage at the start of the convention where they welcomed the Democratic Party to their "ancestral homelands."
Response rates from 633 Australia voters.
57% Yes |
43% No |
57% Yes |
43% No |
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Unique answers from Australia voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@B46R4VC3wks3W
It should be at the discretion of the local Elders, they should be fairly compensated and choose who will do it
@9WNJ2H26mos6MO
No, I hate it. The country may have been invaded 200 odd years ago, but I wasn't here, it wasn't my choice and every country on earth was invaded at some stage. We're the only country stupid enough to pay people because of it, constantly apologise and do the stupid "Welcome to Country" speech. This is creating a division in the country. It's stupid and needs to be stopped.
@9WBCNY86mos6MO
No, but organisers and users should be supported in choosing to include a welcome to country
@9VYWN6T6mos6MO
Yes, but these need to be done in a nuanced way which does not trivialize or tokenize the practice.
@B2VQX4L2mos2MO
Yes, and they must made by first nations elders who are paid appropriately
@B2MR2TF3mos3MO
Yes, for the bigger events. Origin, grand final ect But not every single game
@9YLJ57B5mos5MO
Yes, but they should be carried out by a local Indigenous Elder. The act should not be tokenistic.
@9XFS3D66mos6MO
That should be up the elders of the land an event is held on
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