The CARE Data Maturity Model

MENTOR: RILEY TAITINGFONG, PH.D. (CHAMORU)
Henry Luce Postdoctoral Researcher, Udall Center/Native Nations Institute
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Join an international collaboration of leading Indigenous Data Sovereignty experts to build an assessment tool for the governance of Indigenous data. This tool builds on the globally-renowned CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance, which have been referenced by diverse entities from international funding bodies and governmental agencies to the United Nations. 

 
You will work with the members of the Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance and Global Indigenous Data Alliance to help create the CARE Data Maturity Model, a tool that will eventually help publishers, funders, repositories, researchers, universities, and other data stewards measure and improve actions for the governance of Indigenous data in their settings. As a collaborator on this project, you will contribute to our ongoing work which includes coordinating meetings and workshops with partner organizations to pilot indicators that assess CARE implementation, refining indicators with feedback from partners and other collaborators, and writing up and presenting our progress to collaborators. This work is all about creating concrete change and action for Indigenous Data Sovereignty, and your contributions will be key!

Skills Needed:

  1. Understanding of Native American histories, cultures, and Indigenous data sovereignty
  2. Awareness of data systems, ethics standards, policy, and governance structures
  3. Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills

Skills Gained:

  1. Understanding of data cycles and repositories
  2. Applying Indigenous Data Sovereignty principles to concrete action and practice
  3. Familiarity with the CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance
  4. Experience working with an external organization or project team
  5. Experience collaborating with university researchers and faculty

Application Opens Mar. 31