Events

Research Data Alliance 23rd Plenary Meeting

On November 14, Local Contexts’ Operations Manager Laure Haak, and Software Developer Ashley Rojas, along with World Data System International Technology Office’s Associate Director Reyna Jenkyns, will present a breakout session, “Implementing CARE Principles: Indigenous Data Governance using the Local Contexts Hub,” at Research Data Alliance 23rd Plenary Meeting, held in San José, Costa Rica and online.

This session extends CARE presentations and discussions held at IDW2023, and builds upon the work of the RDA International Indigenous Data Sovereignty Interest Group. The goal is for participants to get a fuller understanding of the capabilities of Local Contexts, particularly with respect to implementation of CARE principles, and how it is being integrated into downstream applications, so that repository staff can see its full potential. 

See more details about the session and how to attend on the RDA website.

Upcoming Events

Local Contexts Hub Information Session

diciembre 2, 2026
, 22:00 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 Hub Information Session

octubre 14, 2026
, 19:00 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!

Genomic Standards Consortium 2026

agosto 12, 2026 - agosto 14, 2026
 
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Local Contexts team members will present at the 26th International Meeting of the Genomics Standards Consortium in Rotorua, Aotearoa New Zealand. This GSC meeting will bring together researchers, data stewards, and standards developers to examine how genomic repositories can support responsible, interoperable, and culturally grounded uses of AI.  On August 12 NZT, Executive Director Hop …

State of the World’s Plants and Fungi Symposium

junio 29, 2026 - julio 1, 2026
 
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Local Contexts Strategic Advisor Maui Hudson (Whakatōhea) will present as part of the State of the World’s Plants and Fungi Symposium, online and in-person at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, in London, UK. On July 1 UTC, Maui will present “Acknowledging local contexts: Recognising Indigenous knowledge and provenance as part of the biocultural value of collections” …