Events

Northeast Network meeting

The next Local Contexts Northeast Network meeting will be held December 10 at 11:00 ET.

This meeting will center on a presentation from Kate Herbert regarding Maine State Archives implementation of the Local Context plugin for ArchivesSpace, their online catalog. Kate will cover the process to get it set up, and how Maine State Archives are currently using it.

Kate Herbert is the Digital Archivist at the Maine State Archives. Kate has been with MSA for 9 years, focusing on digital projects and preservation.Current and invited members of the Network should have an email and calendar invite with connection details. If you are interested in the group, you can read more and submit your interest on our Working Groups and Networks page.


​​The Local Contexts Northeast Network connects Indigenous community members and organizations, institutional staff, and others located in or with a connection to the Northeast of the so-called United States who are interested in Local Contexts, to see how we can together support the momentum for Local Contexts, Indigenous data sovereignty, and Indigenous cultural authority in the region through regular virtual meetings.

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!