Local Contexts

Headshot of L.E. Brown on a decorative blue background. Black text above reads “Meet the Local Contexts Team. L.E. Brown.” Below is the Local Contexts Logo, a ring made of black dots.

Please meet our new Subscriptions Coordinator L.E. Brown (she/her)! L.E. offers support for Hub subscribers, manages subscription data, and implements strategic frameworks to help grow the Hub’s subscriptions system. localcontexts.org/about/the-lo...

💭 Cómic sobre Local Contexts disponible en español
“Contextos Locales: Restablecer la soberanía con nuestros parientes las plantas” es un cómic que ilustra la colaboración entre la Nación Shinnecock, Local Contexts & el Jardín Botánico de Nueva York. Lee: doi.org/10.5281/zeno...
#Indígena #LandBack

We are thrilled that @gbif.org has established an Indigenous Data Governance Task Group, and that the Task Group will oversee a pilot testing application of Local Contexts Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels within #GBIF! #IndigenousKnowledge #IndigenousRights #BeFAIRandCARE

As a descendant of the #Stockbridge-#Munsee #Mahican, #Oneida, #Lenape, #Brothertown and #Montauk peoples, I struggle to express how much it means—personally and professionally—to support the work of the task group and @localcontexts.bsky.social in shaping #IDGov #IDSov within the @gbif.org network.

Members of the Local Contexts team will present a workshop and symposium in-person in Bogotá, Colombia, as part of Living Data 2025 in Oct, a joint conference of
@gbif.org, TDWG, OBIS, and @geobon.org. If you will attending & interested in connecting, please chat/email us! www.livingdata2025.com

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If you are not signed up for Animikii’s News River, you are missing out on a curated IDSov weekly news digest! We were ecstatic & grateful to see Animikii highlight a recent webinar with Local Contexts Co-Founder Jane Anderson in their June 18 message. buttondown.com/newsriver

An artwork in gold and silver on a black background. The image shows an ornately carved Māori waka (canoe) with two sails. Attached to the stern of the waka is a silver feather streamer. Above the waka are a collection of stars in various sizes, and the moon in a waning crescent, all done in typical Māori art styles. The border around the artwork has two types of borders. On the top and bottom are small Xs in gold and silver representing stars (in te reo Māori this pattern is called purapura whetū, meaning “star seeds”). On the bottom are stepped zigzags alternating in gold, silver, and black (this pattern is called poutama, or “stairway to heaven”)

Mānawatia a Matariki mā Puanga! Ngā mihi o te tau hou! Hail, Matariki and Puanga! Happy Māori New Year!

To celebrate the new lunar year I created this piece of Te Whānau o Matariki and Puanga, who both form part of the great constellation, Te Waka o Rangi.

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On this #Juneteenth, we uplift the brilliance, resilience, and joy of Black communities.

The bonds between Indigenous and Black relatives run deep, rooted in generations of shared resistance and collective vision for justice.

#HappyJuneteenth

As Wend Wendland attends his last WIPO IGC, we want to join the celebrations of his leadership over the past 20+ yrs & thank Wend for his early support of Local Contexts. Seed funding from WIPO TK Division set us on our path so 15 yrs later, we are going strong to support #IDSov across the world.

Starting off the #Dataverse2025 community meeting with workshops!

We have an all day Use Cases workshop starting with sharing Indigenous Data and the DV integration with @localcontexts.bsky.social

Center CIRCL at NYU and Local Contexts are seeking a highly organized, creative, proactive, & detail-oriented individual to join the Center CIRCL Staff as the Associate Research Scientist/Indigenous Data Sovereignty. Please share widely! Reviews to begin June 20. apply.interfolio.com/168898

ATALM2025 | ATALM The ATALM2025 program is now available. Learn more about the sessions, presenters, exhibitors, special events, and more here.

The Local Contexts team is planning to attend and present half-day workshop 21 and session 302 at ATALM 2025. These will be focused on introducing the Local Contexts Labels and Notices as potential tools for managing and protecting cultural heritage. www.atalm.org/conference-2...

Comic panel showing four illustrated people looking at a plant specimen. An insert map shows Shinnecock Homelands, Long Island. Two Label icons, TK Attribution and BC Provenance. Panel text: “The collaboration is advancing data sovereignty protocols and applying Local Contexts Labels, which recognise community provenance and create opportunities for connection and inclusion.” Panel from: Jane Anderson, Sunshine Gumbs, Maui Hudson, Alex C McAlvay, Kelsey Leonard, Local Contexts Inc., Shinnecock Nation, New York Botanical Garden, & Petroglyph Comics. (2025). “Local Contexts: Restorying Sovereignty with Plant Relatives.” Zenodo, May 2025. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15499094.

“Local Contexts: Restorying Sovereignty with Plant Relatives” is a new comic that illustrates the collaboration between Shinnecock Nation, Local Contexts, & @nybg.bsky.social (@alexmcalvay.bsky.social) around reconnection & sovereignty with plant relatives. Read ➡️ doi.org/10.5281/zeno...

❓Do you have questions about Local Contexts or using the Hub? Our next information and Hub sessions have been scheduled for June, July, & August! More info & sign-up on our website. localcontexts.org/events/info-...

We are excited to share that a TK Notice is included in Marana Dyargali, a thoughtfully designed collection of zines on Indigenous research ethics published by UTS ePress 👏 Read: doi.org/10.5130/aam

ARC Conference 2025 ASPIRE 18 – 20 June 2025 The Australasian Registrars Committee (ARC) looks forward to welcoming you to the 2025 ARC Conference, which will take place between the 18-20th of June 2025, in Sydn…

In June, Local Contexts Councilor Dr. Rose Barrowcliffe (Butchulla) will present at a keynote speaker at the Australasian Registrars Committee Conference (Sydney, Australia & online) - details & registration: registrars.org.au/arc-conferen...

On June 15, Software/Web Developer Ashley Rojas will present alongside the Dataverse team at the 20th International Conference on Open Repositories in “Advancing Indigenous Data Sovereignty through Dataverse and Local Contexts Integration” - details: or2025.openrepositories.org #OpenRepos2025

Collections — Wilson Museum

We are excited to share that the Wilson Museum in Castine, ME, USA, recently added Notices to their website collection page. We applaud the use of the Local Contexts Notices alongside the Wilson Museum’s commitment to reckoning with its colonial past. 👏 www.wilsonmuseum.org/collections

On May 29, Outreach Coordinator Amy June Breesman (Eastern Shawnee/German/Irish) will present session 132 in-person in Lawrence, KS, as part of the annual meeting of the Society for the Preservation of Natural History Collections. More info and registration: spnhc2025.ku.edu #SPNHC2025

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The recording of last week's Hub Programs Q&A webinar is now available! This webinar focused on recent updates to the Local Contexts Hub, including the launch of the Membership, Subscription, and Integration Partner programs.
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Bring your questions to today's webinar! There is still time to register to attend. If you cannot join us live, the recording will be posted later this week.

“Local Contexts Hub Agreement Programs. Membership: optional program for community accounts to contribute to the governance of Local Contexts. Subscription: program for institution and researcher accounts to create Projects, apply Notices, and notify community accounts. Integration Partner: certification program for Integration Partner accounts to ensure their platform’s implementation meets expectations.” Text on decorative orange and teal background.

Our Membership, Subscription, and Integration Partner programs were developed to support Local Contexts’ mission, governance, & sustainability.

Learn more: localcontexts.org/hub-agreemen...

Not sure which programs are best for you? Attend next week’s webinar: localcontexts.org/event/hub-pr...

Local Contexts is seeking a Subscriptions Coordinator to join our team! The ideal candidate will have a strong background in customer/client/donor relations and CRM software (Salesforce preferred). Full-time remote, $65-69K USD/year + benefits. Please share widely! localcontexts.org/jobs/

Data-driven Decolonisation? AI and Metadata in the AV Archive (ONLINE) Explore how we can challenge colonial narratives in audiovisual archives through innovative metadata practices.

On April 29, Strategic Advisor Maui Hudson (Whakatōhea) will present as part of “Data-Driven Decolonisation? AI and Metadata in the AV Archive,” a workshop hosted by Queen Mary University of London. Learn more and register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/data-drive...

“Questions about the Hub agreement programs? Updated website pages. Visit our website to see new and clarified information on the Hub Agreements pages. New frequently asked questions. Based on your inquiries, see 19 new questions added to our FAQ. Hub programs Q&A webinar. Bring your questions to the April 29 UTC webinar, or watch the recording after. Local Contexts.” Text on decorative abstract background.

Questions about the Member, Subscriber, and Integration Partner programs?

Check out:
➡️ Updated website pages
➡️ New FAQ
➡️ Hub Programs Q&A webinar

Links to more info in our bio!

The Local Contexts Hub will undergo scheduled service on April 9, 2025 UTC. This update to address bugs should be brief. The Hub, Hub API, and Sandbox Hub will be unavailable during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience & thank you for your support! localcontexts.org/support/lc-h...

Event poster. “Local Contexts Webinar: Hub Programs Q&A. This webinar will focus on recent updates to the Local Contexts Hub, including the launch of the Membership, Subscription, and Integration Partner programs. Date: 29 April 2025, 22:00 UTC. Details & Registration: https://localcontexts.org/event/hub-agreements-webinar/.” Decorative orange background.

On April 29, 22:00 UTC, join our webinar that will highlight recent updates to the Local Contexts Hub, including the launch of the Membership, Subscription, & Integration Partner programs.

See more details & complete free registration: localcontexts.org/event/hub-pr...

Hello, Bluesky! 💙 We are excited to join this community!
Are you may have noticed, we have slowly been setting up our profile here. Follow us for updates and resources about #IDSov, Indigenous cultural authority, the Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels and Notices, and more.

Local Contexts works to support the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance, which are Collective Benefit, Authority to Control, Authority to Control, Responsibility, and Ethics. Visit @GidaGlobal website to learn more. www.gida-global.org/care

About this Collection | Ancestral Voices | Digital Collections | Library of Congress Among the very first activities of the American Folklife Center (AFC) -- created in 1976 -- was the Federal Cylinder Project (FCP), a large-scale initiative to preserve and provide access to historic ...

Thank you for sharing this! The Passamaquoddy Tribe's Labels were added to the Library of Congress catalog, & Harvard withdrew its copyright claim. You can learn more about the audio recordings in the Passamaquoddy website linked above, and see them in the Library of Congress catalog linked here.