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Society of Ethnobiology Conference 2026

mai 20, 2026 - mai 23, 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

juin 2, 2026 - juin 5, 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

juin 23, 2026
, 17:00 UTC

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

juin 29, 2026 - juillet 1, 2026
 

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

août 12, 2026 - août 14, 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 …

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2024-2025 Annual Report

Mai 13, 2026 We are excited to share our 2024-2025 Annual Report, our organization’s first public-facing report of this kind.  After a welcome from Executive Director Hop Hopkins,…

Aotearoa Genomic Data Repository joins Local Contexts as one of our first certified Integration Partners

Mai 13, 2026 Local Contexts is excited to welcome Aotearoa Genomic Data Repository (AGDR) as a certified Integration Partner on the Local Contexts Hub. “We are thrilled to…

Niiwin #DataBack Day

Mar 20, 2026 On February 20, 2026, Local Contexts team members presented as a part of #DataBack Day, an online convening hosted by Niiwin, the community-focused data platform…

First global standard on Indigenous Peoples’ data

Jan 8, 2026 The newly adopted “IEEE Recommended Practice for Provenance of Indigenous Peoples' Data,” is the first-ever international standard that calls for “appropriate disclosure of Indigenous peoples’…

Donate to the Label Development Fund

Déc 2, 2025 Local Contexts is connected with Indigenous communities, institutions, researchers, and integration partners around the world. For the past 15 years, our relationships have helped us…

October 2025 Minor Hub Updates

Sep 17, 2025 The Local Contexts Hub will receive a minor update on October 1, 2025 UTC. The update will add ORCID functionality, Project contributor roles, and increased…

Omeka certified as first Integration Partner

Sep 17, 2025 Omeka has become a certified Integration Partner on the Local Contexts Hub. “We are ecstatic to have Omeka become a certified Integration Partner, the first…

Introducing Local Contexts’ New Executive Director Press Release

Sep 2, 2025 The Local Contexts Council is pleased to welcome Hop Hopkins to the role of Executive Director.

UMass Amherst Libraries join Local Contexts as Subscriber

Août 28, 2025 With subscription, UMass leading the way for transformational practice that connects Indigenous cultural authority to collections and research.

GBIF pilot using TK and BC Labels

Juil 28, 2025 Illustration, “Yggdrasill, the mundane tree,” by Finnur Magnússon, London: Henry G. Bohn, 1859. Map reproduction courtesy of the Norman B. Leventhal Map & Education Center…

New comic about Local Contexts

Juin 6, 2025 “Local Contexts: Restorying Sovereignty with Plant Relatives” is a new comic that illustrates the collaboration between Shinnecock Nation, Local Contexts, and New York Botanical Garden…

Notices in Use: Marana Dyargali, published by UTS ePress

Mai 16, 2025 Marana Dyargali is a collection of zines exploring Indigenous research ethics and the intersection of protocols and practice. Published by UTS ePress, Marana Dyargali was…

Digital Research Alliance of Canada Webinar

Mai 9, 2025 On March 20, Local Contexts team members Māui Hudson, Emily Santhanam, and Ashley Rojas presented a virtual webinar for the Digital Research Alliance of Canada,…

Notices in Use: The Wilson Museum Collections, Maine, USA

Mai 9, 2025 The Wilson Museum in Castine, Maine, USA, recently added the Open to Collaborate, Attribution Incomplete, and Traditional Knowledge Notices to the collection page on their…

Hub Programs Q&A Webinar

Mai 9, 2025 This webinar focused on recent updates to the Local Contexts Hub, including the launch of the Membership, Subscription, and Integration Partner programs.  The Local Contexts…

February 2025 Hub Updates

Fév 19, 2025 The Local Contexts Hub received a major update the week of February 10, 2025 (UTC). The update introduces Hub agreement programs, expanded account types and…

Advancing Indigenous Data Sovereignty in Earth Science

Fév 4, 2025 A recent Nature Communications article, “Governance of Indigenous Data in Open Earth Systems Science,” highlights the need for stronger Indigenous data governance in Earth science.…

​​Science Magazine Explores Need for Ethical Care and Handling of Animal Remains with Support from Local Contexts

Jan 16, 2025 In a recent Science magazine article “Better Care Urged for Animal Remains Tied to Indigenous People,” author Amanda Heidt explores the growing need for ethical…

Local Contexts 2024 Highlights: A Year of Growth and Sustainability

Déc 26, 2024 As 2024 comes to a close, we at Local Contexts reflect on an extraordinary year dedicated to advancing Indigenous data sovereignty and governance. From team…

ORCID and Local Contexts Announce Partnership

Déc 20, 2024 In the article “Local Contexts and ORCID Partner to Advance Indigenous Data Sovereignty,” authored by Julie Petro, Director of Communications at ORCID, Local Contexts and…

Notices in use: The Whyte Archives

Déc 13, 2024 The Whyte Archive is using Open to Collaborate and Attribution Incomplete Notices in its online collection page for “Pearl Moore’s Beaded Vest.” The Notices are…

Persistent Identifiers for Projects Community Dialogue Workshop

Déc 11, 2024 The Local Contexts team recently joined a community dialogue session hosted by DataCite in partnership with Metadata Game Changers. This session engaged participants from the…

​​Newfields: A Leader in Ethical Collections Stewardship

Déc 6, 2024 Local Contexts was recently featured in "Grounding Indigenous Rights with Local Contexts in Newfields’ Collections Care," authored by Emma L. Carter, Rights Specialist, and Anne…

Building on Foundational Leadership: Governing Local Contexts

Nov 20, 2024 When Local Contexts transitioned from a university project to become an independent non-profit organization in 2022, we established a governing Council. At that time, four…