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The Evolution of Information Governance in the Era of Data Sovereignty

For many years, information governance in First Nations contexts was narrowly defined. Data collection often meant surveys. Statistics meant numbers...

Resources to Support First Nations Data, Health, and Community Action

At Alberta FNIGC, we believe that information—when held, interpreted, and used by First Nations—is a powerful tool for nation-building, advocacy...

Protecting the Origins of Our Cultural Teachings

In First Nations communities, cultural teachings are more than knowledge—they are sacred understandings that guide us in how we live...

Choosing the Right Data Storage Infrastructure

As data sovereignty becomes an increasing priority for First Nations communities, leaders must carefully consider where and how their data...

Unlocking Health Data for Alberta First Nations

Access to reliable health data is crucial for First Nations communities to make informed decisions about healthcare, policies, and community...

5 Risks of Outsourcing Data

Data represents more than just information—it holds the identity, culture, and sovereignty of a people. For many First Nations communities...

Celebrating First Nations Data Management in 2024

At Alberta FNIGC, we’re proud to celebrate the remarkable strides being made through First Nations co-led research initiatives. These projects...

Why First Nations Data Matters

Data is more than just numbers and statistics; it is a powerful tool that shapes our understanding of the past...

Indigenous Environmental Scans: Merging Traditional Knowledge with Modern Research

An environmental scan is a systematic process of gathering, analyzing, and interpreting information from various sources to understand the landscape...
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