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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.
Cunnamulla Police have marked the launch of some new artwork with a ceremony welcoming the whole community.
The Look to the Stars artwork has been installed as a mural on the station wall and emblazoned on a local vehicle.
The launch event brought the community together, with travellers from nearby Charleville, Bollon, Eulo and beyond gathering to take part in the celebrations which included a warm Welcome to Country, traditional gundanoo dancers and a smoking ceremony.
The mural, displayed on the front wall of the Cunnamulla Police Station, welcomes all visitors to the station, along with an acknowledgement plaque, respectfully nodding to the traditional custodians of the lands, winds and waters of the region.
The Look to the Stars artwork was created in 2018 in collaboration with a working group representing a cross-section of First Nations people and the Queensland Police Service. Each element within the artwork has its own deep meaning, which all combine to tell an overall story of the past, present and future of the relationships between police and the community. A key component of the artwork portrays Sir Robert Peel’s nine principals of policing as stars, embracing the fact that police are the community, and the community are the police.
Acting Officer in Charge of Cunnamulla Station, Acting Senior Sergeant Matt Costelloe said the artwork was a pathway to encourage continued positive relationships between police and the wider Cunnamulla community. “This station belongs to the people of Cunnamulla, so we wanted to work with them to ensure they were included in the whole process,” Acting Senior Sergeant Costelloe said. “This is a significant step in continuing to foster our relationship with local First Nations communities in and around Cunnamulla. Having the station mural and vehicle adorned with this artwork provides a prominent and persistent reminder to all that we are one community, all seeking to make Cunnamulla a wonderful place to live.”
QPS Media, 23 July 2021.
Location
| Address: | 5 Stockyard Street, Cunnamulla Police Station, Cunnamulla, 4490 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.069211 Long: 145.682181 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 23rd July, 2021 |
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Plaque:
[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.
