'Indigenous cultures are not terra nullius -nobody's land, free to be taken.
'True Tracks is a ground-breaking work that paves the way for the respectful and ethical engagement with Indigenous knowledges and cultures. Combining real-world cases and personal stories, award-winning Meriam/Wuthathi lawyer Dr Terri Janke draws on twenty years of professional experience to inform and inspire leaders across many industries; from art and architecture, to film and publishing, dance, science and tourism.
'How will your project affect and involve Indigenous communities? What Indigenous materials and knowledge are you using? Who owns Indigenous languages?
'True Tracks helps answer these questions and many more, and provides invaluable guidelines that enable Indigenous peoples to actively practise, manage and strengthen their cultural life and empower future generations.
'If we keep our tracks true, Indigenous culture and knowledge can benefit everyone.'(Publication summary)
'This book hit a nerve. It’s not that Terri Janke sets out to confront her readers; if anything, she is at pains to convey goodwill. Janke, who is of Meriam and Wuthathi heritage, writes to build bridges and, above all, to give useful advice. But beneath this is a profound challenge for those who write and create: that is, to rethink how we know.' (Introduction)
'True Tracks by Wuthathi/Meriam solicitor Dr Terri Janke is a comprehensive guide to Indigenous cultural intellectual property (ICIP) across various fields, including – but not limited to – visual art, performance art and cultural practices. This is a comprehensive read, ideal for non-Indigenous people pursuing cross-cultural partnerships with Indigenous people. But most importantly, it gives First Nations readers the tools to understand their legal rights around cultural property.' (Publication summary)
'The Wuthathi/Meriam woman has spent 20 years finessing protocols that could empower Indigenous people to protect their arts and culture'
'True Tracks by Wuthathi/Meriam solicitor Dr Terri Janke is a comprehensive guide to Indigenous cultural intellectual property (ICIP) across various fields, including – but not limited to – visual art, performance art and cultural practices. This is a comprehensive read, ideal for non-Indigenous people pursuing cross-cultural partnerships with Indigenous people. But most importantly, it gives First Nations readers the tools to understand their legal rights around cultural property.' (Publication summary)
'This book hit a nerve. It’s not that Terri Janke sets out to confront her readers; if anything, she is at pains to convey goodwill. Janke, who is of Meriam and Wuthathi heritage, writes to build bridges and, above all, to give useful advice. But beneath this is a profound challenge for those who write and create: that is, to rethink how we know.' (Introduction)
'The Wuthathi/Meriam woman has spent 20 years finessing protocols that could empower Indigenous people to protect their arts and culture'
