@LocalContexts

Supporting Indigenous knowledge & data sovereignty - https://xitter.cf/t.co/p9ThUxwMHc

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Joined May 2021
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Last month our organizational partner @LocalContexts published a new policy brief, “Recognizing #Indigenous Interests: Labeling DSI with Provenance Metadata.” localcontexts.org/new-policy… We strongly urge everyone working in genetic research & conservation genomics to read it. 1/3
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Just under 5 weeks left to BGA24 and we have 39 sessions signed up to give fantastic talks and live tutorials on processes and tools that underpin the EBP! From sessions by @darwintreelife wet lab, assembly and curation teams to @LocalContexts and @Wise_Ancestors, there's a lot!
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The Tsosie Lab for Indigenous Genomic Equity and Justice (new acronym pending) finished the academic year and @ELSIhub #ELSIcon with some amazing posters for our lab hallway! Topics: Community Engagement in precision medicine, ancient DNA, genetic counseling diversity-inclusion, neurogenetics and IDSov, and AI/ML approaches to improve health equity! More soon!
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June Virtual Event Coming! Join us on June 19th at 6pm for a virtual Hodinohsho:ni Governance workshop hosted by the Woodland Cultural Centre. Book Now: woodlandculturalcentre.ca/up… #Indigenous #SixNationsEvents #IndigenousHistoryMonth #virtualworkshop
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Data = Power, and Indigenous nations are taking their power back! NNI Director of the Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance Dr. Stephanie Russo Carroll (Ahtna) is featured on NPR's Science Friday alongside ASU's Dr. Krystal Tsosie. sciencefriday.com/.../indige…
Amazing artwork courtesy of Guadalupe "Mario" Valencia (Pascua Yaqui).

ALT Amazing artwork courtesy of Guadalupe "Mario" Valencia (Pascua Yaqui).

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We don’t believe this is coincidence, but in fact, an insight that should guide current #biodiversity #conservation efforts. That’s why we’re committed to strengthening and accelerating collaboration between #genomic scientists and #Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities.
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We are honored to have our Project Lead Joy Owango speak on 22 May at the RDA Virtual Plenary. She will be talking on "Equity Challenges in National PID Strategies"
Research Data Alliance (RDA)@resdatall16 May 2024
We continue the programme on Day 3 of the #RDAPlenary with six more breakout sessions. Today we cover topics including #ResearchAssessment, #FAIR digital objects and disposing of #ResearchData. Join us! bit.ly/3W1PLib
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I am super excited for this new report by @theNASEM on Life #Science #Data #Governance for Central Asia. It's great to see Indigenous Data Sovereignty, Biological Stewardship, and the works of @NativeBio and @LocalContexts highlighted in context with so many other great topics: nap.nationalacademies.org/ca… – at North Bethesda, MD
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DPLA@dpla23 Apr 2024
Register for our next workshop to learn about the @LocalContexts Traditional Knowledge & Biocultural Labels + Notices and how they can be used to support Indigenous rights & interests in collections & data. Thursday, 4/25 @ 2P ET dpla.zoom.us/meeting/registe…
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@GenomeBC11 Apr 2024
Discover how Europe's scientists are leveraging @erga_biodiv to advance #GeneticResearch. ERGA's innovative approach to handling #GeneticData, coupled w partnerships w the @GidaGlobal and @LocalContexts, ensures respect for indigenous knowledge + local environments.
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Incredible work coming from Maori relatives on #IndigenousDataSovereignty, setting the tone for the rest of us. "the best line of defense against data misuse and exploitation may well be Māori communities themselves." science.org/doi/10.1126/scie…

How Indigenous communities in New Zealand are protecting their data

Concerns about the ethical use of data, privacy, and data harms are front of mind in many jurisdictions as regulators move to impose tighter controls on data privacy and protection, and the use of...

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The next talk for the first Case Study is being given by Maui Hudson @waikato, who is emphasising data use and availability when relating to #Indigenous samples @LocalContexts @wellcometrust #BeyondtheSequence – at Camden Town, London
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Join us in Tucson for a powerful symposium on March 21-22! Together we'll delve into the vital intersections of racism, colonialism and conservation while advocating for environmental justice rooted in Indigenous Peoples' Human Rights. Register now: indigenous.arizona.edu/sympo…
Join us in Tucson for a powerful symposium on March 21-22! Marking the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the International Day of Forests, together we'll delve into the vital intersections of racism, colonialism and conservation while advocating for environmental justice rooted in Indigenous Peoples' Human Rights. We look forward to seeing you there! Register now: https://indigenous.arizona.edu/symposium

ALT Join us in Tucson for a powerful symposium on March 21-22! Marking the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and the International Day of Forests, together we'll delve into the vital intersections of racism, colonialism and conservation while advocating for environmental justice rooted in Indigenous Peoples' Human Rights. We look forward to seeing you there! Register now: https://indigenous.arizona.edu/symposium

Join us in Tucson for a powerful symposium on March 21-22! Registration: both in person and zoom are available for participants text reads: you must register to attend the symposium either in-person or online. Scan the QR code. Register now: https://indigenous.arizona.edu/symposium

ALT Join us in Tucson for a powerful symposium on March 21-22! Registration: both in person and zoom are available for participants text reads: you must register to attend the symposium either in-person or online. Scan the QR code. Register now: https://indigenous.arizona.edu/symposium

Join us in Tucson for a powerful symposium on March 21-22! Venue details: both in person and zoom are available for participants Thursday, March 21 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Pascua Yaqui Tribe, University of Arizona Mircrocampus (7400 S Settler Ave, Tucson, AZ 85746) Friday, March 22 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) James E. Rodgers College of Law, Ares Auditorium, Room 164 (1201 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721) Register now: https://indigenous.arizona.edu/symposium

ALT Join us in Tucson for a powerful symposium on March 21-22! Venue details: both in person and zoom are available for participants Thursday, March 21 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) Pascua Yaqui Tribe, University of Arizona Mircrocampus (7400 S Settler Ave, Tucson, AZ 85746) Friday, March 22 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) James E. Rodgers College of Law, Ares Auditorium, Room 164 (1201 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85721) Register now: https://indigenous.arizona.edu/symposium

Join us in Tucson for a powerful symposium on March 21-22! For Questions, please email us at law-conservation@arizona.edu or visit our website . Register now: https://indigenous.arizona.edu/symposium

ALT Join us in Tucson for a powerful symposium on March 21-22! For Questions, please email us at [email protected] or visit our website . Register now: https://indigenous.arizona.edu/symposium

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March 7: SFU INDG's Alix Shield will be speaking about her archival research on Maria Campbell's Halfbreed and E. Pauline Johnson's Legends of Vancouver. Learn more and register for this free virtual event: library.mcmaster.ca/archives…
Archives Alive: Kwaskastahsowin ("put things to right") Conciliation in the McClelland & Stewart and E. Pauline Johnson Collections McMaster University ALUMNI March 7 | 12pm EST (online) Presented by: Dr. Alix Shield, Simon Fraser University

ALT Archives Alive: Kwaskastahsowin ("put things to right") Conciliation in the McClelland & Stewart and E. Pauline Johnson Collections McMaster University ALUMNI March 7 | 12pm EST (online) Presented by: Dr. Alix Shield, Simon Fraser University

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Associate Professor at NYU A&S Jane Anderson’s @LocalContexts created a digital labeling system that helps Indigenous communities regain cultural authority over artifacts, and was recently awarded a $2.5M @MellonFdn grant! as.nyu.edu/features/impact-m…

Jane Anderson and Local Contexts

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Thanks to @LocalContexts for a fabulous summit from all of us at team Australia!
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So much to learn & do! Today a policy-focused workshop by @LocalContexts & Te Pūni Kōkiri (NZ Ministry of Maōri Development), tomorrow is summit: thrilled to be here with colleagues from @CSIRO & @DataIndigenous associated with our @ARDC_AU project on Indigenous data sovereignty.
Local Contexts@LocalContexts15 Nov 2023
The Local Contexts Summit & film premiere is coming up on 28 Nov! Speakers include: • Jane Anderson, Local Contexts & NYU • James Eric Francis, Sr. (Penobscot Nation), Local Contexts & Penobscot Nation • Stephany RunningHawk Johnson (Oglala Lakota Nation), Local Contexts
Poster for Local Contexts Summit speakers. Headshots of Jane Anderson, Local Contexts & New York University; James Eric Francis, Sr. (Penobscot Nation), Local Contexts & Penobscot Nation; and Stephany RunningHawk Johnson (Oglala Lakota Nation), Local Contexts.

ALT Poster for Local Contexts Summit speakers. Headshots of Jane Anderson, Local Contexts & New York University; James Eric Francis, Sr. (Penobscot Nation), Local Contexts & Penobscot Nation; and Stephany RunningHawk Johnson (Oglala Lakota Nation), Local Contexts.

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On November 2, the Maine Historical Records Advisory Board hosted a program titled “Introduction to @LocalContexts for Maine collecting institutions”. The program recording is now available: youtu.be/r2zwHqcVU3U?si=_GEr…
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🗣Location confirmed for US Indigenous Data Sovereignty Summit 2024! The US IDSov Summit will be held at @CDSResort on April 11-12 on the lands of the @pytribe and within the homelands of the Tohono O’odham Nation in Tucson, AZ. More info here: usindigenousdatanetwork.org/…
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Highlights of the #IDW2023 as shared by our Director Ms. @JoyOwango We were honored to meet our partners Prof Maui Hudson @LocalContexts , Dr. Jonathan Clark DOI foundation , Crossref, Matt Buys @DataCite Go here zenodo.org/record/7924069 to access the concept note.
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