Films

Local Contexts

October 4, 2021

Local Contexts was founded by Jane Anderson and Kim Christen in 2010. The primary objectives of Local Contexts are to enhance and legitimize locally based decision-making and Indigenous governance frameworks for determining ownership, access, and culturally appropriate conditions for sharing historical, contemporary and future collections of cultural heritage and Indigenous data. Local Contexts is focused on increasing Indigenous involvement in data governance through the integration of Indigenous values into data systems. Local Contexts offers digital strategies for Indigenous communities, cultural institutions and researchers through the TK (Traditional Knowledge) & BC (Biocultural) Labels and Notices. Together they function as a practical mechanism to advance aspirations for Indigenous data sovereignty and Indigenous innovation.

Credits

Local Contexts Co-Directors:
Jane Anderson (New York University)
Kim Christen (Washington State University)
James Francis (Penobscot)
Māui Hudson (Whakatо̄hea)

Filmed and Edited by Andreas Burgess
Additional Photography Steve Fisher
Audio Mix by Lidia Tamplenizza

Music by Laura Ortman
“Rapid Lands” | “Shattemus Barge” | “Take Me to the River, Rainbows Every Day” | “Opening Ceremony”
And from her score for the film “Gringo Trails” by Pegi Vail and Melvin Estrella (2013):
“My Like Was Saved” | “Teeths” | “Fredo I Will Remember You” | “Salt Whites”

“Te Tapu o Muriwai” Whakatо̄hea ngeri (chant)

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Special Thanks

Partners

Copyright 2021, Local Contexts. All Rights Reserved.

Dedicated to the memories of
Molly Neptune Parker (1939-2020)
Wayne Newell (1942-2021)