From Theory to Respectful Practice: Wampum as a Living Embodiment of Indigenous Data Sovereignty

This workshop will discuss the growing calls in Canada and around the world to recognize and respect Indigenous Data Sovereignty and consider the importance of moving beyond the theoretical implications of this movement using Wampum as an example. We will address: 

• What is Indigenous Data Sovereignty? 
• Why are there special considerations for Indigenous Data and Indigenous Knowledges? 
• What is the role of non-Indigenous researchers in interacting with Indigenous Data and Knowledges? 
• What are some steps you can take to respect Indigenous Data Sovereignty? 

By the end of this workshop, participants will...  

• Gain a deeper understanding of Indigenous Data Sovereignty 
• Learn about respectful practices of interaction with Indigenous Data and Knowledges in a research context 
• Recognize the significance of Wampum in this territory 

Please register to receive the online event link. The session will not be recorded, and Sara Anderson’s slides will be shared with attendees after the event.  

If you have accommodation requests or questions, reach out to Anneliese Eber (aeber@uwaterloo.ca) or Antonio Muñoz Gómez (ra2munoz@uwaterloo.ca) with your needs.