We the Siena College community, make a commitment to a greater understanding of our Indigenous peoples, and pledge to recognise and value the Aboriginal peoples as original owners and custodians of this country.
We acknowledge that Aboriginal history and occupation in Australia was abruptly and permanently altered in 1788 with the arrival of the first fleet and colonised without the consent of the Indigenous peoples.
We express deep sorrow for the pain and suffering that this dispossession has caused. We seek to understand the importance of recognition of Native Title because it is pivotal to the process of self - determination and acknowledging Indigenous cultural and property rights.
The Siena College community pledges to strive for a future that incorporates unity, respect, co - existence, and equality. To unite as one whilst celebrating our differences and cultural diversity.