Attend webinar about world’s first Indigenous data standard, Feb. 18

The first international Indigenous data standard, “Recommended Practice for Provenance of Indigenous Peoples’ Data,” was recently published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, or IEEE. It details the process for describing and recording the provenance of data about or related to Indigenous peoples and their cultures, lands and knowledge systems. The Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance will be hosting a webinar with the developing committee.

Join presenters Stephanie Carroll, Jane Anderson, Randy Akee, Camille Callison, Maui Hudson and Max Liboiron to discuss the development, approval and public access to the IEEE 2890-2025 Recommended Practice for Provenance of Indigenous Peoples’ Data.

Within data-generated industries, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning as well as biodiversity research and innovations in genomic science, this standard enhances the integrity of that data and the likelihood of engaged collaborations with data producers in ways that were previously unthinkable. Setting standards begins to address the combined problems of the proliferation of unreliable data and information on Indigenous peoples; the lack of Indigenous participation, control and governance over the circulation of Indigenous data and information; and the misappropriation and misuse of Indigenous data and information. This webinar will describe the context for and development of the standard and its implications for Indigenous peoples and other data actors. Notably, the process included Indigenous leadership at all stages, an Indigenous Caucus, consultation with Indigenous peoples and ensuring open access for the standard.

The World’s First Indigenous Data Standard: IEEE 2890-2025 Provenance of Indigenous Peoples’ Data
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
2–4 p.m.
Zoom
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