Global Indigenous Data Alliance

CARE principles for Indigenous Data Governance

Stanford university webinar on Indigenous Data Sovereignty.

The webinar, organized by Stanford Global Studies Division, is dedicated to exploring Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDS) – the right of Indigenous peoples to control data about their communities, lands, and resources.

This crucial discussion addresses the challenges and opportunities IDS presents, emphasizing its significance in the context of open data practices.

Speakers:

•  Lyndon Ormond-Parker: Australian Research Council Research Fellow, Australian National University.
• Jelena Porsanger: Museum Manager, The Sámi Museum; Docent in Indigenous Studies, University of Helsinki.
• Amelia Winger-Bearskin: Associate Professor of AI and the Arts, University of Florida, renowned for innovating with AI in ways that positively impact communities.

Moderator:

Elspeth Iralu, Visiting Assistant Professor, University of New Mexico, specializing in Indigenous geographies and methodologies. Discussion Points:

•  Understanding Indigenous Data Sovereignty as a 'double-edged sword.'Challenges related to colonial baggage in data governance.
• Best practices for researchers in respecting Indigenous data rights.
• Case studies from around the world, highlighting successful approaches.
• Implications of IDS for heritage curation in museums.

Date: Friday, February 23rd, 2024, 12:00 - 1:30 pm

Stanford Global Studies Division

Register for the Zoom webinar on Indigenous Data Sovereignty

Gida-Sápmi as a case study on Indigenous Data Ethics at SciDataCon 2023

In October 2023, Salzburg hosted SciDataCon 2023, a part of International Data Week 2023. This global event united data experts, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss the challenges of data in research.

The Global Indigenous Data Alliance (GIDA) played a key role in shining a light on indigenous data ethics by hosting a session titled "Indigenous Data Sovereignty, FAIR, and CARE principles in practice, case studies of implementation" at SciDataCon, focusing on the application of CARE principles in diverse data systems globally.

The session featured panelists who helped develop the CARE principles, sharing case studies from their countries to illustrate how these principles are applied in different contexts. The goal was to reveal the extent of research and practices related to CARE principles, showcasing both successful and less successful examples. The session aimed to guide other groups interested in implementing ethical data frameworks, combining FAIR and CARE principles.

Gida-Sápmi itself was a case study in the session, highlighting the growing awareness and necessity for Sámi data governance. This initiative is crucial for enhancing Sámi self-governance and nation-building. Inspired by the Global Indigenous Data Alliance (GIDA), researchers across Sápmi have established a transdisciplinary network to promote Indigenous data governance awareness in educational institutions, research, and archives.

Māori Data Governance Model launched

The Model provides guidance for the system-wide governance of Māori data, consistent with the Government’s responsibilities
under te Tiriti o Waitangi. Its intended for use across the Aotearoa New Zealand public service.