A new illustrated Indigenous Data Sovereignty primer and more
Three reads on Indigenous data sovereignty this week
Free and prior informed consent and Indigenous data
From AI models to genomes to the census, think about how "free and prior informed consent" fits in
Indigenous data governance in practice, from cancer research to totem pole innovation
Plus a super inspiring story out of Arizona where youth are teaching Elders tech skills.
News spanning the theory to the practice of Indigenous Data Governance
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"AI moves fast. Human hearts move slow."
This week: data centres, Wikimedia, and Animikii's new pilot with CEIMIA.
Three Articles Connected to Indigenous Data Sovereignty
News River Express is back this week with three articles worth your time
From the Arctic to Australia, researchers demand respect for Indigenous data
Unveiling the summer edition, News River Express, with three key stories on Indigenous tech and data sovereignty!
How Animikii observe statutory holidays
Summer season kickoff: digital Navajo weaving, AI in health symposium, and support for Indigenous artifact repatriation.
Indigenous-led futures in the north
Plus: a new climate-focused graphic novel by Indigenous youth
EARLY EDITION: In conversation with Jeff
Last-chance registration, design notes from Tom Spetter, and a new land-based research facility!
Robots behaving badly VS what the land knows
Algorithmic colonialism, environmental narratives, plus an upcoming chat with Jeff.
Psst - Jeff’s hosting a circle on June 17th
News River readers get first access!
New: Indigenous AI Advisory Circle
Plus robotics assisted carving decolonizing health care, and Māori data sovereignty.
Technology shouldn't sacrifice the integrity of knowledge
Explore Hesquiaht scholar's research chair appointment, stewardship practices and language reclamation on the land.
Soaring from coast to coast for Indspire
Diving into Indigenous land stewardship, youth empowerment, and woven legacies!
Coming soon to an event near you
IDSov at Genome BC, rethinking privacy at IAPP, and more!
Science, inquiry, and recovering ancestral knowledge
New insights on art, tech, data sovereignty, and tribal leadership in this week's round-up!
InFocus: What’s behind Canada’s ‘sovereign’ AI plan?
Exploring Indigenous views on Earth Day, AI's ecological impacts, and data centers' effects on native lands."
Rethinking Privacy Through Indigenous Data Sovereignty
Why governance, jurisdiction and inherent rights matter.
From wildfires to clam gardens: decolonizing data
How Indigenous expertise is enriching cultural preservation.