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Trust back in the hands of the creators.
We back First Nations creators with a technology that protects cultural knowledge, ensures rightful attribution, and keeps control where it belongs — with the artist.
A Legacy Worth Safeguarding
For generations, First Nations makers have shared stories that connect people to place, to spirit, and to each other.
Australia’s Indigenous art economy is estimated to be worth over $250 million a year. Yet only a fraction is ever returned to the artists or their communities. Infact the estimate is only 10-15%. Thats $215 million not returned to the community.
Where is it lost...fakes, replicas, unlicensed sales, mass produced imitations, offshore manufacturing and online platforms that sell without verification.
Buyers often have no idea. They think they’re supporting Indigenous communities when in fact, their money rarely reaches the people behind the work. Without a way to verify authenticity, good intentions can still lead to exploitation.
Estimating the True Loss
If we conservatively assume:
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Indigenous art market at A$500 million/year
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80% of related souvenir market is counterfeit
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Only 10% of Aboriginal artwork market was similarly impacted
Then the potential lost earnings for creators could be:
A$500 million × 10% × 80% = A$40 million/year
Over a 10-year span, that exceeds A$400 million that should have gone back to the communities and creators
Considering global demand and the decades Indigenous artists have faced misappropriation, the figure easily reaches into billion-dollar losses cumulatively. AI change what comes next.
Our Purpose
At Authentic Indigenous, we exist to support the cultural and economic empowerment of First Nations creators.
Protect Indigenous
Cultural Intellectual
Property.
Ensure attribution so
artists benefit from their
creation.
Empower Indigenous
artists by backing their art
through technology.
Reduce misappropriation
through traceability and
transparency.
At Authentic Indigenous, we exist to support the cultural and economic empowerment of First Nations creators.
We know that cultural knowledge is valuable - and that it has too often been misused, misrepresented, or monetised by others. Our work is focused on changing that.
Through our Blockchain based platform, we are helping independent Indigenous artists, designers, and creators protect what they create, benefit from their work, and thrive on their own terms.
Technology that protects culture
Authentic Indigenous is a partnership with Authentical, a cutting edge technology company.
Our tamper-proof tags will allow you to secure your work. Each tag links to a secure digital record that proves the artwork’s origin. Just attach the tag to your work and enable anyone with a mobile device to tap and verify its authenticity.
Our Blockchain based platform ensures Authenticity and Ownership information is written permanently onto a system of record that cannot be manipulated.
How to safeguard your work
Create Your Artist Profile
Simply click the link and create a profile for yourself.
Order the Authentical tags that will adhere to your artworks.
Tag It
Attach the tamper-proof tag to the back of your artwork, product, or piece.
Tap it with your phone and enter the details of the piece - images, the back story - your legacy
Digitise & Upload
Tap the tag and record the story of the piece
Buy, Tap & Go
Now when someone buys your work, they can simply tap the tag and instantly know:
1. It’s real. It’s yours. It’s the genuine article.
2. Your name stays with your creation and your community, family, and legacy continue to benefit long after the sale.
Powerful technology will back you…so you can tell your story… knowing that no one can claim what is yours
The People Behind the Purpose
Mark Jackaman – CEO
Worimi man | Cultural Advocate | Strategist for Indigenous Empowerment
Mark has extensive experience working internationally and throughout Australia for large corporates, member-based organisations, not-for-profits, and charities. He has experience in a range of C-suite roles from Country President, GM, VP Finance, Regional CFO, and COO.
He has deep expertise in all aspects of business, having served on the Executive of several organisations. He is particularly skilled at the development and implementation of strategies and associated plans and managing operations. He is also a very experienced Board member, ensuring proper governance and compliance. He is a Fellow of the CPA and has been awarded a GAICD.
His many years on indigenous Boards demonstrates a commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders.
Sandeep Rao – Advisory Board Member
Technologist | Visionary Builder of Trusted Systems
Sandeep Rao brings over 27 years of experience as an entrepreneur and engineer to Authentic Indigenous, where he guides product development and technological strategy. A strong advocate for ethical innovation, Sandeep is passionate about using emerging technologies like Web3 to serve cultural integrity rather than disrupt it.
At AI, he ensures that every tool we build is grounded in trust, transparency, and simplicity, making it easier for Indigenous creators to protect their work and reclaim their stories. His focus is not just on what technology can do, but what it should do for those whose knowledge and heritage have too often been misused.
Liandra Gaykamangu – Advisory Board Member
Yolngu Woman | Fashion Leader | Cultural Storyteller
Liandra Gaykamangu is the founder of LIANDRA, a celebrated resortwear label that seamlessly weaves contemporary design with Indigenous Australian culture. As a Yolngu woman, her work is deeply personal — every print, pattern, and design tells a story of heritage and identity.
At Authentic Indigenous, Liandra brings not only her creative insight but also her deep understanding of what it means to protect, honour, and share culture in a modern context. She is committed to ensuring that Indigenous creators retain control of their cultural narratives, and that their work is recognised, valued, and protected on their own terms.
Leeann Mick-Ramsamy – Advisory Board Member
Traditional Owner | Remote Health Specialist | Cultural Integrity Champion
Leeann is a proud Kokoberra, Kunjen, Kukatj and Western Kuku Yalanji woman with extensive experience in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and community leadership across Australia.
Her work focuses on remote health planning, social justice, and culturally grounded policy. She has contributed to major initiatives including Danila Dilba Aboriginal Medical Service and the Graduate Diploma in Indigenous Health Promotion at the University of Sydney.
Leeann has consulted to government, health, and academic bodies including the Commonwealth and Northern Territory Health Departments, University of Queensland, and Menzies School of Health Research. She also brings deep expertise in Indigenous intellectual property and community-led evaluation.
Dr Robin Stonecash – Advisory Board Member
Educator | Economist | Advocate for Cultural and Economic Justice
Dr Robin Stonecash is a respected academic and thought leader who has worked extensively across business, government, and education. With a strong interest in sustainability and systems thinking, Robin is focused on the intersection of economics and cultural empowerment.
At Authentic Indigenous, she brings strategic insight and governance experience to ensure the long-term sustainability of the mission. Robin’s commitment to justice and equity informs her belief that Indigenous knowledge and creative output must be protected, not only as a cultural imperative but as an economic right.
CONTACT US
The future of art is traceable. The future of culture is respected. And the future belongs to the people who create it.
info@authenticindigenous.com.au
www.autheticindigenous.com.au
