Local Contexts
@localcontexts.bsky.social
Grounding Indigenous rights - Supporting Indigenous knowledge & data sovereignty - Traditional Knowledge and Biocultural Labels & Notices
https://linktr.ee/localcontexts
https://linktr.ee/localcontexts
On #GivingTuesday (December 2), we are excited to begin accepting donations to sustain this work and directly support Indigenous communities to uphold their sovereignty.
Stay tuned for more information ahead of the launch next week!
#IndigenousRights #IDSov
Stay tuned for more information ahead of the launch next week!
#IndigenousRights #IDSov
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
On #GivingTuesday (December 2), we are excited to begin accepting donations to sustain this work and directly support Indigenous communities to uphold their sovereignty.
Stay tuned for more information ahead of the launch next week!
#IndigenousRights #IDSov
Stay tuned for more information ahead of the launch next week!
#IndigenousRights #IDSov
Local Contexts is connected with Indigenous communities, institutions, researchers, and integration partners around the world.
For the past 15 years, our relationships have helped us to build out the Local Contexts Labels and Notices as practical tools for supporting Indigenous rights.
For the past 15 years, our relationships have helped us to build out the Local Contexts Labels and Notices as practical tools for supporting Indigenous rights.
November 25, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Local Contexts is connected with Indigenous communities, institutions, researchers, and integration partners around the world.
For the past 15 years, our relationships have helped us to build out the Local Contexts Labels and Notices as practical tools for supporting Indigenous rights.
For the past 15 years, our relationships have helped us to build out the Local Contexts Labels and Notices as practical tools for supporting Indigenous rights.
We are pleased to share that Hop Hopkins @hop1972.bsky.social (he/him) has joined Local Contexts as our Executive Director. Hop is a social movement strategist and scholar who has been at the forefront of social justice campaigns for over 25 years. Read more: localcontexts.org/press-releas...
September 2, 2025 at 8:13 PM
We are pleased to share that Hop Hopkins @hop1972.bsky.social (he/him) has joined Local Contexts as our Executive Director. Hop is a social movement strategist and scholar who has been at the forefront of social justice campaigns for over 25 years. Read more: localcontexts.org/press-releas...
📣 The Local Contexts team will be away from our desks August 18-22, 2025, taking a short winter/summer break.
If you have any questions, please contact us through our website, and we will get back to you when we return to our desks on August 25.
#LocalContextsTeam
If you have any questions, please contact us through our website, and we will get back to you when we return to our desks on August 25.
#LocalContextsTeam
August 5, 2025 at 9:41 PM
📣 The Local Contexts team will be away from our desks August 18-22, 2025, taking a short winter/summer break.
If you have any questions, please contact us through our website, and we will get back to you when we return to our desks on August 25.
#LocalContextsTeam
If you have any questions, please contact us through our website, and we will get back to you when we return to our desks on August 25.
#LocalContextsTeam
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...
July 31, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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...
“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...
May 30, 2025 at 7:43 PM
“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...
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...
Learn more: localcontexts.org/hub-agreemen...
Not sure which programs are best for you? Attend next week’s webinar: localcontexts.org/event/hub-pr...
April 24, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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...
Learn more: localcontexts.org/hub-agreemen...
Not sure which programs are best for you? Attend next week’s webinar: localcontexts.org/event/hub-pr...
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!
Check out:
➡️ Updated website pages
➡️ New FAQ
➡️ Hub Programs Q&A webinar
Links to more info in our bio!
April 16, 2025 at 8:19 PM
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!
Check out:
➡️ Updated website pages
➡️ New FAQ
➡️ Hub Programs Q&A webinar
Links to more info in our bio!
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...
See more details & complete free registration: localcontexts.org/event/hub-pr...
March 31, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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...
See more details & complete free registration: localcontexts.org/event/hub-pr...
.@WIPO has announced an important new Treaty regarding intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge — the first time WIPO will include provisions in a Treaty specifically for Indigenous communities. https://localcontexts.org/press-releases/
February 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
.@WIPO has announced an important new Treaty regarding intellectual property, genetic resources, and traditional knowledge — the first time WIPO will include provisions in a Treaty specifically for Indigenous communities. https://localcontexts.org/press-releases/
Local Contexts welcomes @NewfieldsToday as its first Founding Supporter! Read more in the blog post & joint press release on our website. https://localcontexts.org/welcoming-founding-supporter-indianapolis-museum-of-art-at-newfields/
February 28, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Local Contexts welcomes @NewfieldsToday as its first Founding Supporter! Read more in the blog post & joint press release on our website. https://localcontexts.org/welcoming-founding-supporter-indianapolis-museum-of-art-at-newfields/
Las versiones subtituladas de película de introducción a Local Contexts y ‘Awasəwehlαwə́lətinα wikəwαmok’ ya están disponibles en nuestro YouTube, Vimeo, y sitio web. Los subtítulos se pueden seleccionar en la configuración del reproductor de video.
February 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Las versiones subtituladas de película de introducción a Local Contexts y ‘Awasəwehlαwə́lətinα wikəwαmok’ ya están disponibles en nuestro YouTube, Vimeo, y sitio web. Los subtítulos se pueden seleccionar en la configuración del reproductor de video.
Questions about Local Contexts or the Hub? Join a group info or Hub demo session with the Local Contexts team! Sign-up for a time in February, March, or April at QR code or on our website. https://localcontexts.org/events/info-and-hub-demo-sessions/
February 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Questions about Local Contexts or the Hub? Join a group info or Hub demo session with the Local Contexts team! Sign-up for a time in February, March, or April at QR code or on our website. https://localcontexts.org/events/info-and-hub-demo-sessions/
Late in November, we hosted our 2nd Local Contexts Summit, the premiere of E Kore Au E Ngaro | The Connection Remains, a film by @WhakatoheaMTB & Local Contexts, & a 2-day training program in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand). #LCSummit
February 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Late in November, we hosted our 2nd Local Contexts Summit, the premiere of E Kore Au E Ngaro | The Connection Remains, a film by @WhakatoheaMTB & Local Contexts, & a 2-day training program in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand). #LCSummit
We are live with the #LCSummit! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC72kptCPm_kLfMSBFpjySNw/featured
February 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
We are live with the #LCSummit! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC72kptCPm_kLfMSBFpjySNw/featured
Next week, we are hosting a Local Contexts Summit and film premiere! Join us in-person in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington Aotearoa New Zealand) or online. Speakers, schedule, and details on our website. https://localcontexts.org/events/lc-summit/
February 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Next week, we are hosting a Local Contexts Summit and film premiere! Join us in-person in Te Whanganui-a-Tara (Wellington Aotearoa New Zealand) or online. Speakers, schedule, and details on our website. https://localcontexts.org/events/lc-summit/
The premiere of “E Kore Au E Ngaro | The Connection Remains,” a film by @WhakatoheaMTB & Local Contexts, will be held 28 November in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand)! Free tickets required - space & refreshments are limited.
https://localcontexts.org/events/lc-summit/
https://localcontexts.org/events/lc-summit/
February 28, 2025 at 7:37 PM
The premiere of “E Kore Au E Ngaro | The Connection Remains,” a film by @WhakatoheaMTB & Local Contexts, will be held 28 November in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand)! Free tickets required - space & refreshments are limited.
https://localcontexts.org/events/lc-summit/
https://localcontexts.org/events/lc-summit/
2 weeks ago, some of the Local Contexts team attended & presented at the 2023 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums #ATALM 2023 @TribalALM! It was great to see and connect with so many people through our workshop, session, film, & more.
February 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
2 weeks ago, some of the Local Contexts team attended & presented at the 2023 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums #ATALM 2023 @TribalALM! It was great to see and connect with so many people through our workshop, session, film, & more.
Next week, the Local Contexts team will be attending and presenting at the 2023 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums #ATALM2023 @TribalALM in Oklahoma City.
February 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Next week, the Local Contexts team will be attending and presenting at the 2023 International Conference of Indigenous Archives, Libraries, and Museums #ATALM2023 @TribalALM in Oklahoma City.
📣 Save the date for the Local Contexts Summit & film premiere! The second Local Contexts Summit and film premiere will be held 28 November in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand).
February 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
📣 Save the date for the Local Contexts Summit & film premiere! The second Local Contexts Summit and film premiere will be held 28 November in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Aotearoa (Wellington, New Zealand).
.@Te_Kotahi is using an Open to Collaborate Notice on their website. See the Notice and read more about TKRI: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/rangahau/working-with-you
February 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
.@Te_Kotahi is using an Open to Collaborate Notice on their website. See the Notice and read more about TKRI: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/rangahau/working-with-you
See our acknowledgement on our website http://www.localcontexts.org where you can subscribe now to receive our next newsletter, coming soon. 2/2
February 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
See our acknowledgement on our website http://www.localcontexts.org where you can subscribe now to receive our next newsletter, coming soon. 2/2
If you read our first newsletter or visited our website recently, you may have seen our acknowledgement of Indigenous Homelands. 1/2
February 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
If you read our first newsletter or visited our website recently, you may have seen our acknowledgement of Indigenous Homelands. 1/2
The inaugural Indigidata Aotearoa Wānanga will be held 21-24 Aug by @Te_Kotahi @NeSI_NZ @REANNZ @GenomicsNZ TAIAO & Tikanga in Technology with the aim to build capacity among Māori in Māori data science, data sovereignty, data ethics, & data apps. Details: https://www.indigidataaotearoa.com/
February 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The inaugural Indigidata Aotearoa Wānanga will be held 21-24 Aug by @Te_Kotahi @NeSI_NZ @REANNZ @GenomicsNZ TAIAO & Tikanga in Technology with the aim to build capacity among Māori in Māori data science, data sovereignty, data ethics, & data apps. Details: https://www.indigidataaotearoa.com/
The Biocultural Consent Verified (BC CNV) Label is used to indicate that consent associated with certain information, collections, data, and/or digital sequence information has not been verified by the community.
https://localcontexts.org/label/bc-consent-non-verified/
https://localcontexts.org/label/bc-consent-non-verified/
February 28, 2025 at 7:35 PM
The Biocultural Consent Verified (BC CNV) Label is used to indicate that consent associated with certain information, collections, data, and/or digital sequence information has not been verified by the community.
https://localcontexts.org/label/bc-consent-non-verified/
https://localcontexts.org/label/bc-consent-non-verified/