MnW Resources
Communiques
This Communique is addressed to individuals and entities involved in the creation, collection, access, analysis, interpretation, management, dissemination, and reuse of data and data infrastructure globally.
The Communique reports the outcomes of the Global Indigenous Data Sovereignty Conference (GIDSov 2025) convened by Maiam nayri Wingara and Yardhura Walani, the National Centre for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Wellbeing Research at the Australian National University on Ngunnawal and Ngambri Country from 31 March to 3 April 2025. More than 250 Indigenous peoples from Australia, Aotearoa (New Zealand), Canada, Kenya, Mexico, Norway, Peru, Philippines, Sweden, United States, and Vanuatu met 1-2 April. On 3 April representatives from nation state government agencies joined the discussions.
Recommended citation: Maiam nayri Wingara (2025), Global Indigenous Data Sovereignty Conference Communique, Canberra, Australia.
This Communique is addressed to all individuals and entities involved in the creation, collection, access, analysis, interpretation, management, dissemination, and reuse of data and data infrastructure in Australia.
The Communique reports the outcomes of the 2nd National Indigenous Data Sovereignty Summit convened by Maiam nayri Wingara, the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute, and the Lowitja Institute in June 2023. Over 130 Indigenous delegates from every State and Territory were joined by international experts from Aotearoa (New Zealand), Canada, and the United States.
Recommended citation:
Maiam nayri Wingara (2023), Indigenous Data Sovereignty Summit Communique, Cairns, Australia.
This Communique, from the Maiam nayri Wingara Indigenous Data Sovereignty Collective and the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute, is addressed to all individuals and entities involved in the creation, collection, access, analysis, interpretation, management, dissemination and reuse of data and data infrastructure in Australia.
The Communique reports the outcomes of the 1st National Indigenous Data Sovereignty Summit convened by Maiam nayri Wingara and the Australian Indigenous Governance Institute in June 2018. Over 40 Indigenous delegates attended the Summit, including representatives from peak bodies, the public service, and academia as well as community leaders. Delegates came from every State and Territory in Australia and were joined by four representatives of Te Mana Raraunga Māori Data Sovereignty Network and the Data Iwi (Tribal) Leaders Group.
Recommended citation:
Maiam nayri Wingara (2018), Indigenous Data Sovereignty Summit Communique, Canberra, Australia.
Publications
A Discussion Paper on Indigenous Data Governance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and Communities
Reccomended citation:
Taking Control of Our Data: A Discussion Paper on Indigenous Data Governance for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People and Communities, Discussion Paper, Lowitja Institute, Melbourne. DOI: 10.48455/rtvd-7782