Protocols and policies

Cultural Protocols

Protocols for Recognition & Respect

The following principles are intended to guide visitors to the South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council Kaartdijin Noongar - Sharing Noongar Culture website with the observance of appropriate protocols regarding recognition and respect for:

 

By entering our Noongar website the user agrees to abide by the following rules and

guidelines:

 

Identification as Owners

Noongar culture is an integral part of our identity and society. The Traditional Owners and Noongar peoples of this region have the right to be recognised as the owners and guardians of our cultural and intellectual property.

 

Recognition of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights

It is recognised that existing laws for protection and recognition of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property are inadequate to protect the cultural and economic interests of Indigenous peoples.

SWALSC supports the campaign by Noongar peoples to ensure that our rights to transmit and share our Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property must be formalised by the promulgation of a national law.

 

Respect  for  Noongar law and custom - The right to speak for country

The access and exchange of information in Noongar culture is different from that which occurs in mainstream non-Aboriginal culture. Noongar cultural protocol establishes who can and cannot 'speak for country'. These cultural protocols include age, gender and family lineage under Noongar law and custom. They are to be observed as sacred and any digression from this is forbidden and considered a breach of custom.

 

Respect

In recognition and respect for Noongar law and customs, and for the transmission and preservation of our heritage to future generations, we ask that you have respect:

 

No Unauthorised Commercial Use of Information

There is to be no unauthorised commercial use of the information contained herein. Information should not be used in cultural heritage site tours, cultural activities, bush tucker, storytelling, etc., without observing these protocols.

 

Representation and Display

We reserve the right to interpret our cultures, to limit information contained on this site and to control access and subsequent use of this material.

Issues of representation and display shall be widely consulted.

It is essential to acknowledge the source of items used from this website

Acknowledgement of source has two principles:

 

Protection of Sensitive Material

The right of Noongar people to protect sensitive material is to be recognised and there shall be no display of culturally or personally sensitive information without wide consultation with the relevant Noongar persons and groups.

If such material is used, it shall be treated in a dignified manner.

 

Reproduction Consent

No reproduction of Noongar Cultural and Intellectual Property is permitted without prior negotiation and informed consent.

Use and referral is allowed for the purposes of research or study so long as full and proper credit is given to the author and/or artist and group. However, no commercial use by educational institutions is authorized without prior consent and negotiation of rights.

The prior informed consent of the Noongar persons and groups must be obtained prior to any recording, use or display of Noongar Cultural and Intellectual Property contained in this website. Consent should be obtained by contacting the CEO of South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council (see contact details: 'About Us'). SWALSC will consult with:

 

Disclaimer

SWALSC makes every effort to ensure that the information contained on the website is updated but circumstances may arise where omissions occur. There may be reference to the names, voices or photos of deceased persons that may cause distress. People should contact SWALSC to notify us of any necessary changes.

 

Please be aware that there are different ways to spell Noongar (eg: Nyungar, Nyoongar, Noongah) and Noongar words. Noongar language, like all traditional languages in Australia is an oral language. To remain consistent with the Single Noongar Claim in which  SWALSC are the native title representative body for the Traditional Owners, we have maintained the spelling as Noongar, and we respectfully include all people in the south-west.

 

Kaartdijin Noongar Website Collection Policy

Background

Kaartdijin Noongar-Sharing Noongar Culture website has been launched by the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council in December 2010.

Aims of Kaartdijin Noongar-Sharing Noongar Culture Website

Collection Details

Themes

 

The Kaartdijin Noongar-Sharing Noongar Culture website covers all aspects of Noongar history law, language and culture.

 

Geographical borders

 

Noongar country extends from Leeman in the north-west to beyond Cape Arid in the south-east.

 

The website also displays material relating to Noongar people from outside this geographical area.

 

Historical period

 

The website spans the period from European contact to the present day.

 

Types of collections.

 

These include photos, oral histories, documents, maps, art, videos, and language and research materials. South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council generally makes digital copies for the website and returns the originals to the owner.

 

Original items may be accepted if the South West Aboriginal Land and Sea Council has the resources to care for them according to archival and museum standards. If you would like to share stories or photographs with the Kaartdijin website, contact us.

 

Display of items on website

 

On notification of a person passing away, SWALSC will remove photos and reference to their name from the website for twelve months, unless advised otherwise.

 

Collection copyright


Various copyright conditions apply to content in the SWALSC collection, depending on the type of material and its age.

Requests for permission to reproduce images and records from the collection should be sent to:  CEO of South West Aboriginal Land & Sea Council,  PO Box 585, Cannington 6987 or emailed to: reception@noongar.org.au

 

Advice about copyright of material in the SWALSC collection can be found at copyright/disclaimer. For further information on copyright, refer to the Copyright Council.

 

Policy date and review

Policy Date: 6 December 2010.

 

This policy will be reviewed at least every two years.