The Gadigal (or Cadi-gal) are the traditional custodians of the land that is now central Sydney, Australia; the name means "people of the grass tree" (Cadi or Gadi meaning grass tree, gal meaning people). They are a clan of the Eora Nation, who lived along the southern side of Sydney Harbour and used the native grass tree (Xanthorrhoea) for tools and resources.
The Gadigal are the traditional custodians of the lands located in what is now the city of Sydney. Before being named Sydney in the 1770s, the land was originally called 'Cadi'. 'Gal' means people, so the Gadigal literally means the people of Cadi.
With the invasion of the Sydney region, the Gadigal people were decimated but there are descendants of the Eora still living in Sydney today. The surrounding bushland contains remnants of traditional plant, bird and animal life with fish and rock oysters available from Blackwattle Bay.
The Gadigal, also spelled as Cadigal and Caddiegal, are a group of Aboriginal people whose traditional lands are located in Gadi, on Eora country, the location of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
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'I would like to acknowledge the Gadigal of the Eora Nation, the continuing custodians of this land, as well as the traditional owners of all the lands from which our attendees join us today, and pay my respects to their Elders past, present and emerging. '
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Be respectful and provide the person with adequate time. Seek clarification that what was asked or discussed was understood. For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, avoidance of eye contact is customarily a gesture of respect.
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