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Local Contexts @LocalContexts

Supporting Indigenous knowledge & data sovereignty - bsky.app/profile/localcontex…

Joined May 2021
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Local Contexts@LocalContexts
21 Mar 2025
📢 Goodbye, X. Local Contexts is leaving X for a variety of reasons. You can now find us on Bluesky, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Vimeo (links on our website). We are excited to continue to connect with you on these platforms.
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Wise Ancestors@Wise_Ancestors
29 Aug 2024
Last month our organizational partner @LocalContexts published a new policy brief, “Recognizing #Indigenous Interests: Labeling DSI with Provenance Metadata.” localcontexts.org/new-policy… We strongly urge everyone working in genetic research & conservation genomics to read it. 1/3
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The Biodiversity Genomics Academy@TheBGAcademy
28 Aug 2024
Just under 5 weeks left to BGA24 and we have 39 sessions signed up to give fantastic talks and live tutorials on processes and tools that underpin the EBP! From sessions by @darwintreelife wet lab, assembly and curation teams to @LocalContexts and @Wise_Ancestors, there's a lot!
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Local Contexts is seeking Help Desk Lead and Communications & Marketing Lead to join our team. Positions are full-time remote, $55-90K/year benefits. Please share widely! #NonProfitJobs #RemoteJobs #Hiring localcontexts.org/jobs/
“Local Contexts Help Desk Lead and Communications and Marketing Lead. Seeking applicants.” Text on decorative teal background with blue square outline.

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Questions about Local Contexts or the Hub? Join a group info or Hub demo session with the Local Contexts team! New times just added for September, October, & November. localcontexts.org/events/inf…
“Local Contexts Information and Hub demo sessions. Sign-up for a group informational session or Hub demonstration with the Local Contexts team! Upcoming info sessions: July 9, 23:00 UTC, September 4, 15:00 UTC, October 9, 18:00 UTC, November 7, 23:00 UTC. Upcoming Hub demos: July 25, 23:00 UTC, September 17, 15:00 UTC, October 23, 18:00 UTC, November 21, 23:00 UTC. calendly.com/LocalContexts.” Text on decorative purple background.

ALT “Local Contexts Information and Hub demo sessions. Sign-up for a group informational session or Hub demonstration with the Local Contexts team! Upcoming info sessions: July 9, 23:00 UTC, September 4, 15:00 UTC, October 9, 18:00 UTC, November 7, 23:00 UTC. Upcoming Hub demos: July 25, 23:00 UTC, September 17, 15:00 UTC, October 23, 18:00 UTC, November 21, 23:00 UTC. calendly.com/LocalContexts.” Text on decorative purple background.

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.@WIPO has announced an important new Treaty regarding intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge — the first time WIPO will include provisions in a Treaty specifically for Indigenous communities. localcontexts.org/press-rele…
Film still with text overlaid. Maui Hudson and Aaron Wilton look in a locker in a darkened collections storage room in Manaaki Whenua. “Researchers and institutions working in the sciences must recognize Indigenous interests, authority, and rights to these resources. Local Contexts is exactly what institutions need right now. Part of the Local Contexts mission is to create effective and recognized pathways for implementing and maintaining Indigenous rights. Stephany RunningHawk Johnson. Oglala Lakota Nation. Founding Executive Director. E Kore Au E Ngaro - The Connection Remains, a film by the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board & Local Contexts.” The Local Contexts logo, a ring made of dots.

ALT Film still with text overlaid. Maui Hudson and Aaron Wilton look in a locker in a darkened collections storage room in Manaaki Whenua. “Researchers and institutions working in the sciences must recognize Indigenous interests, authority, and rights to these resources. Local Contexts is exactly what institutions need right now. Part of the Local Contexts mission is to create effective and recognized pathways for implementing and maintaining Indigenous rights. Stephany RunningHawk Johnson. Oglala Lakota Nation. Founding Executive Director. E Kore Au E Ngaro - The Connection Remains, a film by the Whakatōhea Māori Trust Board & Local Contexts.” The Local Contexts logo, a ring made of dots.
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RT @kstsosie: The Tsosie Lab for Indigenous Genomic Equity and Justice (new acronym pending) finished the academic year and @ELSIhub #ELSIc…
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👏1st use of BC Label in a thesis Te Roroa, a Māori Iwi from the region between the Kaipara Harbour and the Hokianga Harbour in Northland, Aotearoa New Zealand, has a # of projects using Biocultural Labels, including the 1st use of a BC Label on a thesis. localcontextshub.org/project…

Local Contexts Project - Habitat use and spawning behaviour of Galaxis postvectis, short-jaw...

Establishing and communicating rights over Indigenous knowledge and biocultural matter.

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The thesis was deposited in the @VicUniWgtn institutional repository. The Library staff added the digital infrastructure & connection to the Local Contexts Hub so that Te Roroa’s BC Provenance Label is included in the metadata. openaccess.wgtn.ac.nz/articl…

Investigating Galaxias postvectis (Shortjaw Kōkopu) area of occupancy, mesohabitat selection, and...

Galaxias postvectis is a threatened freshwater fish species endemic to New Zealand. Numerous factors such as habitat modification, deforestation, and invasive species threaten their persistence....

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Local Contexts welcomes @NewfieldsToday as its first Founding Supporter! Read more in the blog post & joint press release on our website. localcontexts.org/welcoming-…
“Newfields joins as 1st founding supporter. Through Newfields’ work to integrate the Local Contexts’ Notices and Labels, we are signaling our commitment to advance Indigenous intellectual property rights and to encourage Indigenous data sovereignty within cultural heritage institutions. Anne M. Young. Director of Legal Affairs and Intellectual Property, Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. Joint press release on website.” Logos for Local Contexts and Newfields. Decorative yellow background.

ALT “Newfields joins as 1st founding supporter. Through Newfields’ work to integrate the Local Contexts’ Notices and Labels, we are signaling our commitment to advance Indigenous intellectual property rights and to encourage Indigenous data sovereignty within cultural heritage institutions. Anne M. Young. Director of Legal Affairs and Intellectual Property, Indianapolis Museum of Art at Newfields. Joint press release on website.” Logos for Local Contexts and Newfields. Decorative yellow background.
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Woodland Cultural Centre@woodlandcc
12 Jun 2024
June Virtual Event Coming! Join us on June 19th at 6pm for a virtual Hodinohsho:ni Governance workshop hosted by the Woodland Cultural Centre. Book Now: woodlandculturalcentre.ca/up… #Indigenous #SixNationsEvents #IndigenousHistoryMonth #virtualworkshop
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Native Nations Institute@NNIarizona
10 Jun 2024
Data = Power, and Indigenous nations are taking their power back! NNI Director of the Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance Dr. Stephanie Russo Carroll (Ahtna) is featured on NPR's Science Friday alongside ASU's Dr. Krystal Tsosie. sciencefriday.com/.../indige…
Amazing artwork courtesy of Guadalupe "Mario" Valencia (Pascua Yaqui).

ALT Amazing artwork courtesy of Guadalupe "Mario" Valencia (Pascua Yaqui).

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The Ralph T. Coe Center for the Arts is using Open to Collaborate Notices on its website. The Coe Center is a private 501(c)3 in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with a collection of over 2,500 objects representing worldwide Indigenous cultures. coeartscenter.org/coe-collec…

Coe Collection - Coe Center

BowlNative American Polychrome VaseNative American BowlNative American ShirtNative American Ladle and BowlNative American RingNative American BraceletNative American MoccasinsNative American Wearing...

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The Coe Center recently announced its plan to restructure over the next 2 years & is seeking proposals with a deadline of Sept 9, "to gift its expansive collection to other communities/institutions, all in the spirit of continued service to communities" coeartscenter.org/blog/rfp-2…

Restructuring Program: Request for Proposals - Coe Center

Request for Proposals (RFP)NOW CLOSED Dear Friends, Supporters, and Community Members, We are deeply moved by the overwhelming response to our call for proposals regarding the future of the Coe...

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Wise Ancestors@Wise_Ancestors
16 May 2024
We don’t believe this is coincidence, but in fact, an insight that should guide current #biodiversity #conservation efforts. That’s why we’re committed to strengthening and accelerating collaboration between #genomic scientists and #Indigenous Peoples & Local Communities.
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Africa PID Alliance@AfricaPid
16 May 2024
We are honored to have our Project Lead Joy Owango speak on 22 May at the RDA Virtual Plenary. She will be talking on "Equity Challenges in National PID Strategies"
Research Data Alliance (RDA)@resdatall
16 May 2024
We continue the programme on Day 3 of the #RDAPlenary with six more breakout sessions. Today we cover topics including #ResearchAssessment, #FAIR digital objects and disposing of #ResearchData. Join us! bit.ly/3W1PLib
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Founding Executive Director @DrStephanyRJ & Director of Outreach & Strategy @CorrieRoe had the opportunity to attend their Summit in April. We appreciated sharing about Local Contexts, meeting new and longstanding connections, and learning from other presenters and attendees!
udallcenter@udallcenter
7 May 2024
More than 650 people attended the 2024 Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Governance Summit! Read our summary and find photos of the 2024 #IDSov & #IDGov Summit here: udallcenter.arizona.edu/news… #databack @USIDSN
Summit organizers gather for a discussion during the pre-conference Tribal Leaders and Scholars Workshop.

ALT Summit organizers gather for a discussion during the pre-conference Tribal Leaders and Scholars Workshop.

Attendees mingle and chat during the Summit's opening night mixer.

ALT Attendees mingle and chat during the Summit's opening night mixer.

Akimel O'odham women perform a traditional basket dance.

ALT Akimel O'odham women perform a traditional basket dance.

UCLA's Randall Akee and UArizona Public Health doctoral candidate William Carson accept Data Warrior awards on behalf of the deceased honorees.

ALT UCLA's Randall Akee and UArizona Public Health doctoral candidate William Carson accept Data Warrior awards on behalf of the deceased honorees.
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Dr. Krystal Tsosie, PhD, MPH@kstsosie
26 Apr 2024
I am super excited for this new report by @theNASEM on Life #Science #Data #Governance for Central Asia. It's great to see Indigenous Data Sovereignty, Biological Stewardship, and the works of @NativeBio and @LocalContexts highlighted in context with so many other great topics: nap.nationalacademies.org/ca…
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Questions about Local Contexts or the Hub? Join a group info or Hub demo session with the Local Contexts team! New times just added for May, June, & July. localcontexts.org/events/inf…
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DPLA@dpla
23 Apr 2024
Register for our next workshop to learn about the @LocalContexts Traditional Knowledge & Biocultural Labels Notices and how they can be used to support Indigenous rights & interests in collections & data. Thursday, 4/25 @ 2P ET dpla.zoom.us/meeting/registe…
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