Events

Indigenous Research Ethics in a Digital World

On January 18-20, Trent University Chanie Wenjack School for Indigenous Studies is hosting a free, virtual symposium, “Indigenous Research Ethics in a Digital World.”

Local Contexts co-director Māui Hudson will speak with Dr. Robyn Rowe (Anishinaabe-kwe, Health Data Research Network Canada, ICES) and Kristine Neglia (Curve Lake First Nation, First Nations Information Governance Centre) on day 3 as part of “Building a Foundation for Indigenous Data Sovereignty: An International Movement.” The session will explore national and international perspectives, with a focus on the Global Indigenous Data Alliance (GIDA).

For the full schedule and to register, visit: https://trentindigenousethicssymposium.wordpress.com/

Upcoming Events

Cultural Institution Working Group meeting

January 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

December 17, 2025
, 21:00 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!