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.
Indigenous Peoples' Data Collective (IPDC) - US Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network
Indigenous Peoples' Data Collective connects Tribal Nations with Indigenous Data Sovereignty experts from seven partner organizations to support implementation of locally-relevant law, policy, and infrastructure strategies. Through webinars, training, and the Indigenous Data Champions Fellowship, IPDC builds capacity for Indigenous Peoples to create and enforce governance structures that protect against extractive data practices while increasing community access and benefit.