RST Apology to Tasmanian Aboriginal people 2021.
Since the publication of Trathan & Reid (2009), it has come
to my attention that in preparing the opening sections of the
manuscript I inadvertently omitted an important citation
to work by K-H. Kock (2000) that was of great assistance.
In recognition of this, I consider that it is important and
appropriate to correct this oversight by highlighting this
earlier piece of work
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The Royal Society of Tasmania acknowledges, with deep respect, the traditional owners of this land, and the ongoing custodianship of the Aboriginal people of Tasmania. The Society pays respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We acknowledge that Tasmanian Aboriginal Peoples have survived severe and unjust impacts resulting from invasion and dispossession of their Country. As an institution dedicated to the advancement of knowledge, the Royal Society of Tasmania recognises Aboriginal cultural knowledge and practices and seeks to respect and honour these traditions and the deep understanding they represent.
On 15 February 2021, the Royal Society of Tasmania offered a formal Apology to the Tasmanian Aboriginal people.