Events

Genomic Standards Consortium 2026

A Local Contexts Councilor 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, Councilor Community Member Dr. Katharina Ruckstuhl (Ngāi Tahu, Rangitāne ki Wairau) will present as part of Day 1: Genomic Standards in Indigenous contexts.

Day 1 focuses on genomics in Indigenous contexts, including case studies, and a panel on developing data standards that maintain Indigenous metadata to support governance and data sovereignty.

See the convening website for information.

Upcoming Events

Local Contexts Hub Information Session

December 2, 2026
, 22:00 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!

Europe & UK Network meeting

October 28, 2026
, 15:30 UTC
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The next Europe & UK Network meeting will be held 28 October UTC. For this meeting, we have heard that many of our newer group members would appreciate an overview of the work that Local Contexts does, and some updates about new and different programs. If you have been following Local Contexts for a while, …

Indigenous Communities Working Group meeting

October 27, 2026
, 20:00 UTC
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The next Indigenous Communities Working Group meeting will be held October 27 UTC. For this meeting, we will host a guided discussion on creating spaces for Indigenous research practice in universities with members of NYU’s Center CIRL and The Visiting Lab. This meeting will be recorded for group members. If you are unable to attend …

Local Contexts Hub Information Session

October 14, 2026
, 19:00 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!