Events
Upcoming Events
Society of Ethnobiology Conference 2026
The Local Contexts team will present at the 47th Annual Conference of the Society of Ethnobiology held virtually and in-person in Sewanee, Tennessee, United States. Outreach Coordinator Amy June Breesman (Eastern Shawnee) will present “Activating the Local Contexts tools to uphold Indigenous Peoples’ rights in biocultural data sharing” as a part of the “Ethics and …
IASSIST 2026
The Local Contexts team will present as part of the 51st Annual Conference of IASSIST, the International Association for Social Science Information Service and Technology. On June 3 UTC, Outreach Manager Emily Santhanam (Chickasaw) and Director of Programs Corrie Roe will present “#BeFairAndCare: How The Local Contexts Tools Support Indigenous Data Sovereignty.” The Local Contexts …
Local Contexts Hub Information Session
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!
State of the World’s Plants and Fungi Symposium
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” …
Genomic Standards Consortium 2026
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 …
ATALM 2026
The Local Contexts team will be attending and presenting at the 2026 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museum held September 21-25 in Spokane, Washington, United States. The team is currently slotted to present a half-day pre-conference workshop on the Local Contexts tools for Indigenous communities, and a session with collaborators from the Indianapolis …
Local Contexts Hub Information Session
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
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!
Past Events
Culture Keepers Gathering
The Local Contexts team is excited to join the upcoming Culture Keepers Gathering in Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States. Outreach Manager Emily Santhanam (Chickasaw) and Outreach Coordinator (CBIKS) Monique Tyndall (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans (Citizen), Umoⁿhoⁿ, Mvskoke) will present “Local Contexts: Protecting Indigenous Cultural Heritage with TK & BC Labels.” The Culture Keepers Convening …
Indigenous Communities Working Group meeting
The next Local Contexts Indigenous Communities Working Group will be held May 7 (UTC). For this meeting, we will host a presentation by Monique Tyndall (Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohicans (Citizen), Umoⁿhoⁿ, Mvskoke), a new member of the Local Contexts team serving as Outreach Coordinator (CBIKS). In their previous role as Director of Cultural Affairs for …
Canada Network/Biocultural and Sciences Working Group Crossover Meeting
The Local Contexts Canada Network and Biocultural and Sciences Working Group will meet together for a presentation on April 30. For this meeting, we will host presenter Sandra Klemet-N’Guessan, a Postdoctoral Fellow at School of Environment, Resources and Sustainability at the University of Waterloo. Her postdoctoral research focuses on linguistic diversity and data stewardship practices …
US IDSov & Gov Summit 2026
The Local Contexts team is attending the U.S. Indigenous Data Sovereignty & Governance Summit 2026. On April 16 at 11 am MST, Outreach Manager Emily Santhanam (Chickasaw) and Outreach Coordinator Amy June Breesman (Eastern Shawnee) will present about the Local Contexts tools in “Supporting Indigenous Provenance and Authority with Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels.” Executive …
Tekαkαpimək (As Far As One Can See): Indigenous Art, Cultural Authority, and Community Resilience
Join a delegation of Wabanaki artists, cultural leaders, and partners for an evening of visual storytelling and conversation about Tekαkαpimək Contact Station at Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, situated in the traditional and present day homeland of the Penobscot Nation. Tekαkαpimək serves as an Indigenous-led model for place-based interpretation, cultural continuity, and the role …
TK & BC Labels Webinar
This webinar will introduce the Local Contexts tools for Indigenous communities to uphold Indigenous sovereignty and cultural authority. The Local Contexts Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels add provenance information, protocols, and permissions for access, use, and circulation to data and collections. Developed through sustained partnership and testing within Indigenous communities across multiple countries, the Labels …
Northeast Network: Dr. Darren Ranco on Collaborations
The next Local Contexts Northeast Network meeting will be held March 31st. We are excited to welcome Dr. Darren Ranco, who will speak to us about creating meaningful and sustainable collaborations with Indigenous communities. Dr. Ranco is a member of the Penobscot Nation and serves as the Chair of Native American Programs and the Coordinator …
Europe & UK Network meeting
The next Local Contexts Europe and UK Network meeting will be held Thursday, March 26th at 13:00 UTC / GMT. For this meeting, we will host a presentation by Sarah Court, where she will discuss how UNESCO’s World Heritage Convention currently recognises Indigenous People, looking at how the theory is applied in reality to heritage …
Local Contexts Hub Information Session
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 give keynote at EDI Townhall
Local Contexts leaders will give a keynote at the upcoming Ethical Data Initiative (EDI) Townhall. EDI is an initiative focused on ethical data work through policies and networks, education, and engagement. Co-Founder and Strategic Advisor Jane Anderson and Executive Director Hop Hopkins will present a keynote at the Townhall. The Townhall will focus on the …
