Events

Research and Innovation Week at UQ

“Indigenous Data Governance: A Discussion” will present a panel of Indigenous researchers, data custodians and data stewards discussing current developments in this field, including the importance of Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property concerns, governance of Indigenous Data Framework for the HASS & Indigenous Research Data Commons, and tools and methods for data governance (including Local Contexts).

The panel will include:

  • Dr. Rose Barrowcliffe (Macquarie University and the Language Data Commons of Australia)
  • Robert McLellan (The University of Queensland and the Language Data Commons of Australia)
  • Lesley Acres (The University of Queensland Library)
  • Moderator: Grant Sarra

Researchers who work with Indigenous data, members of Aboriginal Controlled Community Organisations, and custodians of Indigenous data should attend.

See more details and register on the UQ Research and Innovation Week website.

Upcoming Events

Society of Ethnobiology Annual Conference

mayo 23, 2025
, 16:30 UTC
Event poster for the Society of Ethnobiology 46th Annual Conference. “Local Contexts session: Cultural Stewardship and Waymaking with Local Contexts Labels and Notices. Hybrid: May 23, 2025, 9:30 am PDT. Details: https://ethnobiology.org/conference/. Conference logo is stylized digital illustration of Wèš (Wehsh [chickadee]) sitting on a pinyon pine branch with a background of Dá awaga (Lake Tahoe).

On May 23, Local Contexts Outreach Coordinator Amy June Breesman will present an oral session, “Cultural Stewardship and Waymaking with Local Contexts Labels and Notices,” at the Society of Ethnobiology 46th Annual Conference, held in Reno, Nevada, US and online. In this virtual introductory session, attendees will learn about the global work of Local Contexts. …

Local Contexts Hub Demonstration Session

mayo 1, 2025
, 00:00 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 17, 2025
, 00:00 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!

Maine Network Meeting

abril 3, 2025
, 19:00 UTC
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The next Local Contexts Maine Network meeting will be held April 3. Current members of the Network should have an email and calendar invite with connection details. If you are interested in the group, you can read more and submit your interest on our Working Groups and Networks page. The Local Contexts Maine Network brings …