This is not a form. This is a ceremony of preservation. Take your time. Do it with respect.
Songlines is built on the principle of Indigenous Data Sovereignty. Before preserving a story, we ask you to confirm the following cultural protocols. Each one matters.
Tell us about the story and the Elder who shared it. This information helps preserve context and ensures the story can be found and respected by future generations.
Click the map to place a pin at the story's Country. You can also enter coordinates manually.
Choose carefully. You can change this later with community approval.
Upload the Elder's audio recording. Supported formats: WAV, MP3, M4A, OGG, FLAC. Maximum file size: 500MB.
or click to browse Β· WAV Β· MP3 Β· M4A Β· OGG Β· FLAC Β· up to 500MB
This recording is now part of the living archive.
Your story reference number:
Keep this reference number safe. The community or Elder can use it to manage access, add context, or request updates to their story.