Message Stick Protocol

Prior to an IAG conference discussion with Traditional Custodians and Elders of the conference lands should be held followed by an invitation to attend the conference and perform the ceremony. At the conference, the previous year’s conference organizers present the Message Stick the Traditional Owner or representative. Following the ceremony, the Message Stick is to be held in safekeeping by the conference organisers.

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