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The "Look to the Stars" artwork and plaque acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands and Elders past, present and future and the significant contribution by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people towards the protection and safety of all people in our country.
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.
Assistant Commissioner Wilkins joined Logan Police for the official unveiling of Woodridge Beat’s very own ‘Look to the Stars‘ artwork today. Woodridge Police Beat is the first of stations in the Logan area to have the artwork installed.
Look to the Stars was created in collaboration with a purpose built working group representing a cross section of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community and the Queensland Police Service. Each element within the artwork has its own deep meaning, which all combined represent and tell an overall story. This artwork represents an important and valued recognition of diversity, and the relationships between all those in the community with police.
The ceremony began with a welcome and acknowledgement of the traditional custodians of the land by Officer in Charge of Woodridge Beat, Sergeant Matt Scott.
Elder Aunty Robyn Williams then gave a traditional welcome to mark the start of the ceremony which was followed by Jono Varney playing two songs on the Digeridoo.
Assistant Commissioner Wilkins spoke about the importance of the artwork and explained its significance to attendees, before the ceremony was handed over to students from a nearby school to show everyone what they were there for.
Those students from Woodridge High School had the honour of unveiling the artwork, which now takes pride of place on Woodridge Beat’s front windows.
myPolice Logan, 10 May 2019.
Location
| Address: | 39 Station Road, Woodridge Neighbourhood Police Beat, Woodridge, 4114 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.637661 Long: 153.104011 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Indigenous |
| Artist: | Jenna Lee (Gilimbaa) plaque, Gordon Lister (Mural) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 21st October, 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.
