Events

ICRI 2024

On December 3, Local Contexts Executive Director Stephany RunningHawk Johnson will present as part of a panel, “Where Indigenous knowledge and methodologies intersect with research infrastructure,” at International Conference on Research Infrastructures, held in Meanjin/Brisbane, QLD, Australia, with online participation available for those not invited as delegates.

This session will focus on the intersection of Indigenous research methodologies, tracing their evolution from past to present, with modern research infrastructure. It will explore the practicalities and benefits of supporting projects that hold higher relevance to local and Indigenous communities. This session will emphasise the importance of maintaining culturally sensitive research practices when integrating Indigenous knowledge into modern research infrastructures.

Online participation is free. See more details and register to attend on the ICRI website.

Upcoming Events

Cultural Institution Working Group meeting

January 14, 2026
, 19:00 UTC
“Working Groups and Networks.” Text on decorative orange background.

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

December 17, 2025
, 21:00 UTC
“Hub Demo Session.” Text on decorative blue-green background.

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!