Events

2025 National Council on Public History Annual Meeting

On March 26, Local Contexts, in partnership with UMass Amherst and the Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science staff, will present the workshop, “What is Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Why Does it Matter for Public Historians?”, at the 2025 National Council on Public History (NCPH) Annual Meeting in Montréal, Québec, Canada.

This workshop introduces participants to Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) as it applies to collections and records. It provides a grounding in theoretical and legislative frameworks, an introduction to the Local Contexts Traditional Knowledge Labels and Notices, and an overview of the Local Contexts Hub. Participants will engage in collaborative discussions to develop actionable steps for implementing IDSov policies and building relationships with Indigenous Nations.

Facilitators:

  • Corrie Roe, Local Contexts
  • Brandon Castle, University of Massachusetts Amherst W.E.B. Du Bois Library
  • Niki Hunt, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science
  • Abby Thomsen, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science

For more details and to register, check out the NCPH website.

Upcoming Events

Local Contexts Hub Demonstration Session

abril 30, 2025
, 10:00 UTC
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Do you have questions about Local Contexts or the Local Contexts Hub? Curious about how you can use the Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels and Notices to support Indigenous data sovereignty and cultural authority? Sign-up for a group informational or Hub demonstration session with the Local Contexts team!

Local Contexts Information Session

abril 16, 2025
, 10:00 UTC
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Do you have questions about Local Contexts or the Local Contexts Hub? Curious about how you can use the Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels and Notices to support Indigenous data sovereignty and cultural authority? Sign-up for a group informational or Hub demonstration session with the Local Contexts team!

2025 National Council on Public History Annual Meeting

marzo 26, 2025
, 13:00 UTC
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On March 26, Local Contexts, in partnership with UMass Amherst and the Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science staff, will present the workshop, “What is Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Why Does it Matter for Public Historians?”, at the 2025 National Council on Public History (NCPH) Annual Meeting in Montréal, Québec, Canada. This workshop introduces …

Local Contexts Hub Demonstration Session

marzo 26, 2025
, 08:00 UTC
“Hub Demo Session.” Text on decorative blue-green background.

Do you have questions about Local Contexts or the Local Contexts Hub? Curious about how you can use the Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels and Notices to support Indigenous data sovereignty and cultural authority? Sign-up for a group informational or Hub demonstration session with the Local Contexts team!