TK Labels

TK Verified (TK V)

Why use this Label?

This Label should be used when you and your community are satisfied with the way in which your traditional knowledge materials are being represented online or offline. This Label affirms that appropriate conditions for access and use are in place and that whoever has made this material accessible has made accommodations for cultural protocols associated with the knowledge. It lets users know that the right thing is being done by your community protocols and standards.

Each Label is meant to be customized by a community. See below for a Label template text.

Template Text

This Label affirms that the representation and presentation of this material is in keeping with community expectations and cultural protocols. It lets you know that for the individual, family or community represented in this material, use is considered fair, reasonable and respectful.

How to use this Label

Communities can select and customize their Labels through the Local Contexts Hub. Learn more about joining the Hub in our Getting Started Guide. A Label Style and Usage Guide is available on our Downloadable Resources.