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

Cultural Institution Working Group meeting

enero 14, 2026
, 19:00 UTC
“Working Groups and Networks.” Text on decorative orange background.

The next Local Contexts Cultural Institution Working Group meeting will be held January 14, 19:00 UTC. This meeting will host a presentation from Emily Johnson and Leomary Rodriguez of Catalyst Dance and their work on the Decolonization Rider. The Decolonization Rider is a powerful tool designed to advance decolonization processes within cultural institutions while protecting …

Local Contexts Hub Demonstration Session

diciembre 17, 2025
, 21:00 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!