True Tracks®: a pathway to Indigenous engagement

True Tracks® is a professional development workshop designed to assist corporate and government agencies with their Indigenous engagement programs, by introducing a solutions driven and holistic approach to managing Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP).

The True Tracks® method has already been successfully applied to a range of industries and agencies, including; information technology, construction, communication, design, museum & gallery, science, research, arts and education. At varied levels of federal, state and local government, non-government organisations and ASX listed entities.

Do you need guidance with:

Dealing with Indigenous cultural heritage material (e.g. visual art, plant knowledge, language), but not sure who to ask or how to do it?
Commissioning Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander artwork, but want to know the best approach?
Recording Indigenous knowledge?
Employing Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people?
Engaging Indigenous suppliers?
Wanting to know how lead agencies and top corporates are managing their Indigenous engagement?
Realising a calm, holistic and proactive approach to Indigenous issues will be more effective than an urgent, stressed, band aid approach?

We have the answers!

True Tracks® is a unique workshop that respects the legalities of matters, presents a variety of interesting case studies and provides effective solutions. It will assist you with:

Identifying Opportunities: the true value of Indigenous contributions;
Engagement & Pathways - how to build respectful and productive relationships with Indigenous people;
Indigenous Cultural & Intellectual Property (ICIP) – an introduction;
Policies & Protocols – how Indigenous cultural expression and knowledge can enhance your Corporate brand;
Contracts & Clauses – how to use written contracts and important clauses that every agreement should include;
Disputes - methods for anticipating, preventing and resolving disputes;
Case Studies – learn from the experiences of others;
Where to go for help and advice;
Checklist - the True Tracks 10 Point Checklist.

Tuesday 24 September 2024

10:00am - 2:00pm (AEST) *online*

Your True Tracks® co-presenters will be:

Laura Curtis is a non-Indigenous lawyer at Terri Janke and Company. She serves as our in-house expert in language revitalisation, also specialising in First Nations fashion and design. Her extensive skill set encompasses legal and policy drafting, governance issues, and the legal dimensions of arts and culture management. Her client portfolio includes museums, galleries, government agencies, and non-governmental organisations. She has successfully handled commission and license agreements, recording release agreements, and conducted reviews of publishing agreements.

Adam Broughton is a proud Yuin man and has been admitted as a Solicitor after working as a Paralegal at the firm since mid-2018. He has developed a strength in legal research and writing, drafting case studies and assists the senior lawyers in progressing their matters. Adam plays a key role in providing the best service to our clients through his knowledge and application of business law and ICIP.

For more information email tjc@terrijanke.com.au or call +61 2 9693 2577

Photo Credit: Jamie James