Cultural sensitivity warning

We understand the importance of acknowledging and respecting the cultural sensitivities of different communities. Please read on for our list of cultural sensitivity warnings.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander persons are advised that this website may contain images or names of deceased individuals. 

Users should be aware that in many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, there is sensitivity around seeing or hearing names, images, sounds, and recordings of Indigenous people who have passed away. This can cause distress or sadness, particularly to the families of these people. At times, this can also go against cultural practices and protocols. 

Canva takes cultural safety seriously. If you need any content reviewed or revisited, please report it here.

Some symbols may be sensitive, sacred, or offensive to certain religious groups. We ask everyone to respect these beliefs and to refrain from using sacred symbols out of context or in a way that may be deemed insensitive or offensive.

Please be aware that some words and descriptions used in our material may be culturally sensitive and not appropriate in certain public or community settings. Additionally, certain terms and annotations may reflect the author's attitude or the time period in which the content was created and could be deemed inappropriate by today's standards.

When using media that may have cultural significance, we encourage everyone to take the time to learn about the culture and understand the impact their use of the media may have. It’s important to avoid using cultural elements in a way that's disrespectful or offensive. When in doubt, seek guidance from members of the community whose culture you're representing. By being mindful of cultural sensitivities, we can all work towards creating a more inclusive and respectful community.

If you need any content reviewed or revisited, please refer to Reporting inappropriate or copyrighted content.