Vision & Values
Our Vision
Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana members are direct descendants of the Aboriginal Ancestors from the Country of Tebrakunna, known as the region of northeast Tasmania. Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana will preserve custodianship and pass on the cultural traditions, practices and knowledges of our Ancestors, and conduct our business with cultural integrity. Melaythenner Teeackana Warrana will operate on the premise of acknowledging that our Land is sacred, our Culture is precious, and we are a unique People.
Our Values
Collaboration
We listen to our people and work in partnership with others.
Respect
We respect others to earn their respect.
Self Determination
We are the traditional custodians of our Country and proud of our heritage. We control our destiny.
Trust
We work with integrity to instil trust.
Compassion
We practice empathy, don’t judge and welcome diversity, and support our people.
Culture
Our Country, Culture and knowledge is precious and is our legacy to future generations.
Our Aims
- Establish and maintain an Aboriginal cultural artifacts and keeping place.
- Conduct and advocate research into Aboriginal history and cultural practice.
- Develop, re-establish and conduct interdisciplinary Aboriginal ceremonial practices.
- Mentor and showcase Aboriginal artistic expression.
- Conduct Aboriginal cultural awareness training.
- Advocate Aboriginal needs and aspirations to government departments and non-government agencies.
- Reclaim and establish the rightful place of Aborigines as the original peoples of Tasmania.
- Operate with the highest integrity in business in order to protect Aboriginal cultural heritage and practice as specified by the members.
- To explore and develop opportunities in economic development projects e.g. tourism ventures.
- To increase our involvement in the naming of Country, places, and people through thorough research of historical documents.
- Provide a political voice in issues of land return and protection.