This book hit a nerve. It’s not that Terri Janke sets out to confront her readers; if anything, she is at pains to convey goodwill. Janke, who is of Meriam and Wuthathi heritage, writes to build bridges and, above all, to give useful advice. But beneath this is a profound challenge for those who write and create: that is, to rethink how we know.

True Tracks is a guidebook for both the Indigenous and especially non-Indigenous writer, curator, educator, or researcher. It’s about finding better ways to engage with Indigenous knowledges, ways that uplift Indigenous peoples.