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Maiam nayri Wingara

An Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander data sovereignty collective in Australia, advocating for Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles in Australian data systems, research, and government.

ByCASRAI Editorial Board
· Last updated 21 May 2026

Examples

Worked examples

  • Is an instance

    An Australian research agency references Maiam nayri Wingara principles in its Indigenous data policy.

  • Is an instance

    A research project aligns its data governance with Maiam nayri Wingara's guidance in addition to community-specific protocols.

Counter-examples

Looks similar, but isn't

  • Not an instance

    A data governance framework that does not engage with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community priorities does not align with Maiam nayri Wingara's principles.

  • Not an instance

    Aggregate national statistics published without community engagement are not, in themselves, an expression of Maiam nayri Wingara's mission.

Editorial commentary

Maiam nayri Wingara works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, governments, and research institutions to articulate and operationalise Indigenous Data Sovereignty in the Australian context. The collective has published principles to guide data practice involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, emphasising that data must serve community-determined priorities and be governed in accordance with community protocols. It is part of the broader international Indigenous Data Sovereignty movement and contributes to GIDA's collective work.

References

  • Maiam nayri Wingara published principles; GIDA-affiliated materials.

Also known as

Maiam nayri Wingara Indigenous Data Sovereignty Collective

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