Local Contexts: Supporting Indigenous Rights and Interests in Data and Collections

Join Local Contexts’ Programme Lead Dr. Janette Hamilton-Pearce (Te Whānau-Ā-Āpanui), Community Outreach Manager Felicia Garcia (Samala Chumash), and Institution Outreach Manager Corrie Roe for a webinar hosted by Western University Libraries and Western University’s Indigenous Initiatives. The presentation will include an introduction to the Local Contexts initiative, practical applications, and a demo of the newly launched Local Contexts Hub.

The webinar will be held May 10 at 3-4:30 pm EDT. Click here for more information.

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Upcoming Events

Cultural Institution Working Group meeting

janvier 14, 2026

, 19:00 UTC

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The next Local Contexts Cultural Institution Working Group meeting will be held January 14, 19:00 UTC. This meeting will host a presentation from Emily Johnson and Leomary Rodriguez of Catalyst Dance and their work on the Decolonization Rider. The Decolonization Rider is a powerful tool designed to advance decolonization processes within cultural institutions while protecting …

Local Contexts Hub Demonstration Session

décembre 17, 2025

, 21:00 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!

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