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Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing custodianship of the land, waters and culture for over 60,000 years. We pay our respects to them and their elders past and present. We are privileged to learn from them in the way we care for and share Australia’s diverse nature and culture, and we strive to walk humbly in the footsteps of those who have walked these paths before us.
Misty View Cottage sits on the traditional land of the Kabi Kabi people. The land of these people stretches from north of Brisbane all the way up the east coast to Bundaberg and inland to the Glasshouse Mountains and the Mary Valley .
The Kabi Kabi, also known as the Gubbi Gubbi or Gabi Gabi, are an Aboriginal Australian people who are traditionally associated with the southeastern coast of Queensland, Australia. Their ancestral lands extend from the southern part of the Great Sandy National Park, near Noosa, to the southern regions of the Sunshine Coast and the northern areas of the Moreton Bay region.
The Kabi Kabi people have a rich cultural heritage that includes a deep connection to the land, language, and traditions. Prior to European settlement, their way of life was centered around hunting, gathering, and fishing. They relied on the abundance of natural resources in the region, such as native plants, animals, and seafood.
Contact with European settlers had a profound impact on the Kabi Kabi people and their way of life. Dispossession of land, violence, and introduced diseases took a heavy toll on their population and cultural practices. Like many Aboriginal communities, the Kabi Kabi people faced significant challenges in maintaining their cultural heritage and traditional way of life.
However, in recent years, there has been a resurgence of cultural pride and efforts to preserve and revitalize Kabi Kabi traditions. The Kabi Kabi Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Corporation, along with other organizations and community initiatives, plays a vital role in promoting cultural awareness, language revival, and land management practices.
The Kabi Kabi people have a diverse cultural heritage, and their stories, art, and ceremonies reflect their deep connection to the land and their spiritual beliefs. They have contributed significantly to the cultural landscape of Queensland and continue to strive for recognition, reconciliation, and preservation of their cultural heritage.
Please note that the information provided is based on the knowledge available up until September 2021, and it's always advisable to consult with local sources or organizations for the most up-to-date and accurate information about the Kabi Kabi people.
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