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Caitlin Palmer-Bright, Melissa Kaulfuss Produced by NDV: https://youtube.com/channel/UCQ7dFBzZGlBvtU2hCecsBBg?sub_confirmation=1 #ruby #rubyconf #rubyconfau #programming Thu Feb 20 09:00:00 2020 at Plenary Room
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The video titled "Welcome and Opening Remarks" featuring Caitlin Palmer-Bright and Melissa Kaulfuss serves as the introductory session for RubyConf AU 2020. In this engaging opening, Caitlin and Mel welcome attendees and outline the structure of the event while also fostering a sense of community through an acknowledgement of country. Key points include: - **Acknowledgement of Country**: Ron Murray from Wamba Wamba shares a heartfelt personal story and an acknowledgment of the Indigenous peoples and their connection to the land. This emphasizes the cultural significance of the gathering and the importance of preserving knowledge across generations. - **Community and Heritage**: Ron speaks on the vital connection Indigenous communities have to their history and knowledge, likening it to an encyclopedia lost when elders pass away. He reflects on over a hundred thousand years of history and traditions being passed down. - **Storytelling**: An engaging story about sharing and respect from Indigenous culture is shared, demonstrating the values of community, connection, and the consequences of greed through a tale about the fishing practices of local Indigenous folk. - **Event Logistics**: The hosts brief the audience on essential housekeeping details, including seating, restroom locations, coffee availability, dietary options at lunch, security with lanyards, and a code of conduct aimed at ensuring a respectful environment. - **Sponsors and Support**: The video also highlights appreciation for various sponsors that facilitated the event, reinforcing the collaborative spirit of RubyConf. This includes rubies-level, sapphires-level, and opal sponsors, along with ongoing engagement opportunities through raffles and games. The session concludes with a renewed sense of energy injected into the audience, inviting the first speaker to the stage. This opening serves not only to initiate the conference but to invoke a spirit of sharing, respect for the land's history, and community building among attendees.
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