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The plaque features the artwork "Look to The Stars." As we look to the stars, the Guiding Constellation lights up the sky, illuminating our way forward through trust, relationships and respect. The artwork incorporates Sir Robert Peel’s nine principles of policing as stars. The artwork was produced by Indigenous artist Jenna Lee from Gilimbaa who worked with a specialist reference group from the QPS to inform the artwork.
"Look to the Stars" was launched by the QPS in May 2018 and serves as a visual reminder of our past, present and future engagements with all Indigenous communities throughout Queensland. Former Commissioner Ian Stewart initiated a Look to the Stars ‘Acknowledgement to Country’ plaque that is gradually being placed at all QPS establishments.
Logan Central Police station were officially the first Queensland Police station to unveil the ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ plaque at today’s ceremony, Friday, June 1.
In 2015, The Logan Indigenous Community Police Consultative Group put forward a proposal for a standardised ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ to be placed in every station in Queensland. After extensive consultation with the Indigenous community and the Queensland Police Service (QPS), today is considered a milestone within the history of the service.
The plaque acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands and includes critical cultural aspects including acknowledging Indigenous Elders and their contributions towards the protection and safety of all people in our country.
Represented at the top of the plaque is the bespoke artwork that was launched last week at Police Headquarters.
Each element within the artwork holds deep meaning, representing the past, present and future relationships between the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and the QPS.
The ‘Acknowledgement of Country’ plaque is a tangible reflection of the commitment QPS have to build stronger working relationships with the Indigenous communities.
QPS Media, 1 June 2018.
Location
| Address: | 11 Civic Parade, Logan Central Police Station, Logan Central, 4114 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.645641 Long: 153.104981 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Indigenous |
| Artist: | Jenna Lee (Gilimbaa) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 1st June, 2018 |
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[Look to the Stars Artwork]
The Queensland Police acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands, winds and waters on which we so proudly serve our community. It is a privilege and honour to be on traditional country.
We acknowledge Elders of the past, present and future, for they are the holders of culture, knowledge, wisom and leadership that is passed from generation to generation.
We acknowledge the significant contribution of Aboriginal people and Torres Strait Island people towards the protection and safety of all in this great country we live and share.
