{"id":17835,"date":"2024-10-24T09:00:13","date_gmt":"2024-10-23T23:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/?p=17835"},"modified":"2024-10-24T16:44:57","modified_gmt":"2024-10-24T06:44:57","slug":"aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-knowledges-and-open-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2024\/10\/24\/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-knowledges-and-open-access\/","title":{"rendered":"Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and open access"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This International Open Access week the Library is highlighting the University\u2019s ongoing efforts to support open scholarship and knowledge sharing. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/uq.pressbooks.pub\/languageofrelationships\/chapter\/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-knowledges\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> are a significant asset that reflects an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community\u2019s history, values, and cultural and social identity. Making Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges open access, when it is appropriate, ensures that this valuable resource is freely available, provided it is used respectfully and with consideration of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ipaustralia.gov.au\/understanding-ip\/indigenous-knowledge\/how-to-engage-indigenous-knowledge\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">intellectual property rights<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Benefits<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced research<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Integrating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges into research projects can lead to innovative solutions and a deeper understanding of various fields, from environmental to social sciences.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cultural competence<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Exposure to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives fosters cultural competence among students and staff, promoting a more inclusive and respectful academic community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Community engagement and benefit<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Open access initiatives can strengthen ties with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, demonstrating a commitment to collaboration and mutual respect. It also enables access to research outputs created by the custodians of that knowledge.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Challenges and considerations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">While the benefits are clear, there are challenges to consider. Ensuring that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges are shared ethically and with proper consent is paramount. Researchers must work in partnership with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to establish guidelines and practices that respect cultural sensitivities and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nla.gov.au\/using-library\/indigenous-cultural-and-intellectual-property\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) rights<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0 In some cases, in may be culturally inappropriate to share knowledge beyond the partnering community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read more on these rights and how to apply them in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/griffithuni.on.worldcat.org\/oclc\/1260340763\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">True Tracks: Respecting Indigenous knowledge and culture<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by Terri Jenke.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sharing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Researchers play a crucial role in championing open access and the integration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges. By supporting initiatives that promote the ethical sharing of this knowledge, we can contribute to a more inclusive academic environment. For an in-depth look at this area, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vimeo.com\/1014646564\/f994197d65\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">watch a recording<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/experts.griffith.edu.au\/42455-peter-anderson\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Professor Peter Anderson<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, Director of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/research\/about-griffith-research\/indigenous-research-unit\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Indigenous Research Unit<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, discussing open access and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges. Check out the links to related resources in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/libraryguides.griffith.edu.au\/c.php?g=946359&amp;p=7054396\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander research<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> guide. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.griffith.edu.au\/library\/contact\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Contact the Library<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> if you&#8217;d like to know more.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-16880 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/04\/The-Library-here-to-help-logo-_-Transparent-300x300.png\" alt=\"red circle. 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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges are a significant asset that reflects an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community\u2019s history, values, and cultural and social identity. Making Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges open access,<a href=\"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/2024\/10\/24\/aboriginal-and-torres-strait-islander-knowledges-and-open-access\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"sr-only\">&#8220;Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and open access&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":152,"featured_media":17829,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5,3],"tags":[202],"class_list":["post-17835","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academics","category-researchers","category-students","tag-library-news"],"acf":[],"modified_by":"Scott Cowie","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/36\/2024\/10\/16-9-Twitter-British-English-Tile.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17835","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/152"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=17835"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17835\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/17829"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=17835"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=17835"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/testblogs.griffith.edu.au\/library\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=17835"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}