In 2017, the Maiam nayri Wingara Indigenous Data Sovereignty Collective (Maiam nayri Wingara) was formed by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academics. Maiam nayri Wingara initially focused on developing Indigenous Data Sovereignty (ID-SOV) principles for the Australian context.

This discussion paper aims to provide Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities with an overview of key considerations in developing an Indigenous Data Governance (ID-GOV) guide, as workshopped at the Maiam nayri Wingara 2nd National Indigenous Data Governance Summit.

A practical tool follows, drawing on Data for Governance functions against each Maiam nayri Wingara principle (including questions to answer and actions to complete). Case studies are also presented (inclusive of real-world examples) to guide organisations and communities.