GLaWAC Affirms Due Process in Language Use for Treaty

The Gunaikurnai Land and Waters Aboriginal Corporation confirms that it considered and approved a request to use Gunaikurnai language in naming the First Peoples’ Treaty representative body, Gellung Warl.

The decision was made through GLaWAC’s recognised cultural and governance processes, guided by the advice of Elders, endorsed through formal decision-making structures and validated by the Victorian Aboriginal Corporation for Languages (VACL). All such decisions are undertaken with care, respect and oversight, to ensure that cultural integrity is upheld.

As the Registered Aboriginal Party and Traditional Owner Corporation for Gunaikurnai Country, GLaWAC represents a collective voice, while respecting that individuals may hold different perspectives. These matters are governed by clear cultural protocols, and GLaWAC remains committed to its role as the cultural authority for Gunaikurnai people and Country.