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Events

Local Contexts initiative and integration plugin for ArchivesSpace

In this webinar, Jane Anderson of New York University and Co-Director of Local Contexts will give an introduction to the Local Contexts initiative and newly launched Local Contexts Hub. Local Contexts is an initiative offering digital strategies for Indigenous communities, institutions, and researchers through the TK (Traditional Knowledge) & BC (Biocultural) Labels and Notices. Local Contexts is focused on increasing Indigenous involvement in data governance through the integration of Indigenous values into data systems.

After, ArchivesSpace community member Joshua Shaw will demonstrate the Local Contexts integration plugin he developed that integrates Local Contexts Labels and Notices with ArchivesSpace. Feedback from the ArchivesSpace community would be appreciated to ensure that the plugin works for a variety of institutions. Feature requests, bug reports, or suggestions for changes are encouraged. Exports (EAD, EAD3, and MARCXML) are of special interest, and suggestions for improvement would be very welcome.

Upcoming Events

Local Contexts Hub Demonstration Session

April 30, 2025
, 10:00 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

April 16, 2025
, 10:00 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!

2025 National Council on Public History Annual Meeting

March 26, 2025
, 13:00 UTC
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On March 26, Local Contexts, in partnership with UMass Amherst and the Center for Braiding Indigenous Knowledges and Science staff, will present the workshop, “What is Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Why Does it Matter for Public Historians?”, at the 2025 National Council on Public History (NCPH) Annual Meeting in Montréal, Québec, Canada. This workshop introduces …

Local Contexts Hub Demonstration Session

March 26, 2025
, 08:00 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!