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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.
Police Minister The Honourable Mark Ryan and Police Commissioner Ian Stewart yesterday officially opened the newly completed Gordonvale Police Station on Draper Road.
Past and present officers and staff members were present at the official opening along with invited members from the Gordonvale community and representatives from the Cairns Regional Council, Queensland Fire and Emergency Service, the Queensland Ambulance Service, the State Emergency Service and Commissioned Officers from the Queensland Police Service.
Not only is the new building fitted with the latest technology, the Gordonvale Police Station is the first in the Northern Region to permanently display the “Look to the Stars” Indigenous artwork which was created by Gilimbaa artist Jenna Lee of the Larrakia people.
myPolice Far North, 23 November 2018.
Location
| Address: | 46 Draper Road, Gordonvale Police Station, Gordonvale, 4865 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -17.084901 Long: 145.770561 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: | Thursday 22nd November, 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.
