Reconnect Data to Communities
MENTOR: IBRAHIM GARBA, M.A., J.D., S.J.D. (KARAI-KARAI)
Senior Researcher, Native Nations Institute
Assistant Research Professor, College of Public Health
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The Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance has been exploring how Indigenous Peoples are maintaining living relationships with their data both within their communities and at external institutions (e.g., universities, repositories, government agencies).
We approach our work assuming that respectful treatment of data is not just the ethical or culturally appropriate thing to do but also a legal standard to follow based on Tribal laws, national policy, and international agreements. Join us on any of various projects aimed at keeping Indigenous data connected, responsive, and beneficial to Indigenous Peoples. Day to day activities could include formatting and organizing documents, policy research and analysis, and developing recommendations for data stewards. Taking detours and following rabbit holes strongly encouraged!
Skills Needed: 1) Curiosity; 2) Communication; 3) Teamwork. | Skills Gained: 1) Policy analysis; 2) Multidisciplinary collaboration. |