A verbal or written statement of recognition that can be made by any person (First Nations or non-First Nations), to acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Country on which an event or activity takes place, and their enduring connection to land, waters, and community. An Acknowledgement of Country does not require a Traditional Owner or Custodian to deliver it. It is distinct from a Welcome to Country, which is a formal ceremony that only Traditional Owners or Custodians can perform. An Acknowledgement should be genuine and specific to place, not formulaic.