Protect & Safeguard Data Sovereignty
Moving from policy to practice requires concrete implementation steps. This section covers how tribal nations are building internal AI capacity, deploying systems under tribal control, and operationalizing data governance frameworks. From language revitalization tools to healthcare applications to workforce development, you'll find examples of nations exercising sovereignty through action, not just advocacy.
The Collaboratory for Indigenous Data Governance
University of Arizona research organization advancing Indigenous Data Sovereignty through the CARE Principles, DataSET Fellows Program, and Indigenous Data Exchange. The Collaboratory transforms institutional governance structures, develops data maturity models, publishes policy briefs on AI and agriculture, and hosts monthly webinars connecting researchers with Indigenous data governance practices. Founding member of the Global Indigenous Data Alliance.