Events

Library Working Group meeting

The next Local Contexts Library Working Group meeting will be held June 18 UTC.

In this meeting, we will plan to introduce our new Co-Chairs, welcome new and existing members, share updates, as well as lead a discussion around the direction and goals of our group.

Current and invited members of the Working Group 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 Library Working Group (LWG) connects library staff and scholars to support library-specific discussions and knowledge exchange around Indigenous data sovereignty, cultural authority, and use of the Local Contexts Notices and Labels in library settings.

Upcoming Events

ATALM 2025

October 7, 2025 - October 9, 2025
 
Decorative photo of colorful sunset over mountainous landscape. “Moving forward, standing strong. 2025 international conference of archives, libraries, and museums. Cherokee, North Carolina. October 7, Tours and Workshops, October 8-9, conference sessions.”

The Local Contexts team is planning to attend and present at the 2025 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums (ATALM 2025). Director of Programs Corrie Roe, Outreach Manager Emily Santhanam (Chickasaw/Choctaw/Tamilian), Outreach Coordinator Amy June Breesman (Eastern Shawnee/German/Irish), and Council Chair James Eric Francis (Penobscot), Sr., will hold a half-day pre-conference workshop 21, …

Local Contexts Hub Demonstration Session

August 19, 2025
, 22:00 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!

Local Contexts Hub Information Session

August 5, 2025
, 22:00 UTC
“Information 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!

Local Contexts Hub Demonstration Session

July 22, 2025
, 18:00 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!