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​​Science Magazine Highlights the CARE Principles and Local Contexts’ Tools

A recent Science magazine article highlights the importance of Indigenous data sovereignty in research, showcasing the CARE Principles and Local Contexts’ Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels and Notices.

Written by Sandeep Ravindran, the piece features Indigenous researchers Leke Hutchins (Kanaka ʻŌiwi), Rosie Alegado (Kanaka ʻŌiwi), and Krystal Tsosie (Diné), along with Local Contexts leaders Jane Anderson and Maui Hudson. They discuss how Local Contexts’ Notices are transforming data practices by ensuring that culturally significant information is handled with respect, empowering Indigenous communities to retain control in scientific spaces.

Read the full article here.