Indigenous Data Alliance Recent Updates and Opportunities |
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2026 IDSov and IDGov Summit Recap |
The 2026 U.S. Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Data Governance Summit convened more than 500 people on the lands of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe and the traditional homelands of the Tohono O'odham Nation from April 15-17, with a day of pre-summit activities on April 14. |
This year’s theme, “Coming Home: Indigenous Data Governance By Us For Us,” included four days of events in which Indigenous individuals and allies came together to share data stories and strategies for strengthening IDGov. This year’s Summit included elders and youth whose perspectives and teachings grounded the gathering in intergenerational kinship, meaningful conversation, and a shared responsibility to future generations. Their presence helped create a space where discussions of IDSov and IDGov remained rooted in community, with a focus on making decisions and building sustainable systems to benefit present and future generations. Ten elders and ten students participated throughout the gathering, providing opportunities for intergenerational dialogue and relationship-building. The Summit also welcomed a delegation of local Indigenous high school students from Ha:sañ Preparatory & Leadership School who attended sessions and shared their insights during an official youth plenary panel. |
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Sovereignty in the digital age: Indigenous perspectives on health data and emerging technologies |
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We are excited to share this new publication and celebrate co-author Joseph Yracheta, a member of the U.S. Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network Working Group and Executive Director for the Native BioData Consortium, on this important work advancing conversations around Indigenous data sovereignty, governance, health data, and emerging technologies. This new research explores how Indigenous experts are thinking about health data, emerging technologies, and Indigenous Data Sovereignty in the digital age. As the study highlights, Indigenous Data Sovereignty is about more than just data. It is about creating data systems that reflect Indigenous values, responsibilities, and ways of knowing. The study identified four themes to enable Indigenous Data Sovereignty in digital health contexts, including: Investing in Tribal legal infrastructure, reframing education as sovereignty, value-aligned sustainable technology, and accountability through transparent design. |
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Share Your Perspective: Participate in a Research, Governance, and Data Sharing Survey |
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We invite Indigenous community members in Arizona to participate in a research study exploring perspectives on research, governance, and data sharing. This 30-35 minute online survey seeks to understand Indigenous experiences, priorities, and perspectives related to research and data. Findings will help inform more equitable research practices, strengthen data governance approaches, and support efforts to build trust and accountability between Indigenous communities and the scientific research community. Who is eligible? 18 years of age or older Currently reside in Arizona Identify as Indigenous, including Native American, American Indian, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or other First Nations Peoples in the Americas.
Password (case sensitive): IDSov |
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Interested in Becoming an Indigenous Data Champion? |
2026-2027 Application Opens in July |
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The Indigenous Data Champions (IDC) Fellowship is a year-long program that equips 20 Indigenous leaders, professionals, and community representatives with the knowledge, tools, and relationships needed to strengthen Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDSov) and Governance (IDGov) in their communities, as members of the first cohort of Foundation Indigenous Data Champions Fellows. The Fellowship is open to: Indigenous individuals with Tribal, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, or Indigenous Island Territory affiliation(s); e.g., Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands, US Virgin Islands. Applicants must indicate their Indigenous affiliation(s). |
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Indigenous Data Alliance Webinar Series |
Catch Up on the Full Webinar Season — Recordings Available on YouTube |
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The Indigenous Data Alliance webinar season has officially wrapped up, and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who joined us throughout the series. We are excited to return in August with a new lineup of webinars and conversations focused on Indigenous data sovereignty, governance, and innovation. In the meantime, all webinar recordings are available to watch for free through the Indigenous Data Alliance YouTube Channel. Whether you missed a session or want to revisit past discussions, we invite you to explore and share these resources with your networks. |
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Relational Infrastructures for Sovereign Data Storage: Te Pa Tuwatawata Zine |
This zine explores how Indigenous communities are carrying data sovereignty forward through the design of data storage technologies grounded in their own governance systems, relationships, and ways of knowing. Through a Māori-led case study, it offers an example of how infrastructure can be shaped by Indigenous processes and values rather than settler colonial frameworks. |
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Join us in furthering the movement and strengthening our impact: |
As a Summit Sponsor you become a key supporter of our collective efforts on Indigenous data governance and enhancing Indigenous Peoples’ laws, policies, and systems for our shared data futures. |
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