Australia's Ambassador for First Nations People, Justin Mohamed, made his first visit to Charles Darwin University this week.
Ambassador Mohamed, who was appointed Australia's inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People in March of this year, met with CDU representatives on Wednesday to connect, share and exchange information around the University's First Nations strategic direction.
They included CDU Vice-Chancellor Professor Scott Bowman, CDU Deputy Vice-Chancellor First Nations Leadership and Engagement Professor Reuben Bolt and Pro-Vice Chancellor Faculty of Arts and Society Professor Ruth Wallace and Director of Government Relations, Bree Willsmore.
During his visit, Ambassador Mohamed also toured CDU's First Nations precinct, with a group of students having the opportunity to connect and share their experiences and journeys with the Ambassador during his visit.
Ambassador Mohamed welcomed the opportunity to engage with students and speak about his role as Australia's inaugural Ambassador for First Nations People.
"Supporting the meaningful economic development and participation of First Nations peoples in the global system is one very important facet of my role as Ambassador for First Nations People," he said.
CDU was the first university in Australia to appoint a Pro Vice-Chancellor for Indigenous Leadership in proud Yuan man, Professor Reuben Bolt, who was appointed to the role in 2021.
Professor Bolt said it was a privilege to host the Ambassador at the University.
"Charles Darwin University is committed to becoming Australia's most connected university and visits such as Ambassador Mohamed's are key to this," Professor Bolt said.
"We welcome Ambassador Mohamed to discuss the University's strategic direction to become Australia's most recognised for First Nations training, education, and research and to meet our wonderful students.
"Our students are the next generation of leaders and by sharing their stories and knowledge with the Ambassador, together we can craft a bright and prosperous future."
Ambassador Mohamed's visit comes after CDU declared its support for the Voice to Parliament in May of this year.
