Epistemological Foundations continues the conversation around our knowledge practices and their implications at the Abundant Intelligences Research Program. Please save the date to attend our next Conversation, focusing on the theme of Data Sovereignty. This talk will bring together Ashley Cordes, Peter-Lucas Jones, and Keolu Fox to reflect on their approaches to knowledge-making, and elaborate on the implications of their data sovereignty approaches. This talk will be moderated by Dr. Kevin Shedlock.

April 17, 2025
5:30pm – 7:00pm EST
2:30pm – 4:00pm PST
3:30pm – 5:00pm MT
11:30am – 1:00pm HST
April 18, 2025
09:30am – 11:00am NZST

This will be a hybrid event. If you are joining online, please paste this Zoom link into your address bar.
https://concordia-ca.zoom.us/j/88230769857

The in-person Montreal viewing party will take place at the Milieux Resource Room (Room EV 11.705) on the 11th floor of the Concordia EV Building, 1515 Saint-Catherine St W.
In-person attendance in Montreal requires RSVP confirmation by email at abint-activities@concordia.ca.

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This session explores the principles of Indigenous data sovereignty and how they challenge mainstream data governance frameworks. Our speakers will discuss the opportunities and challenges Indigenous communities face in asserting sovereignty over their data within national and global governance structures. We will navigate the tensions between open data movements and Indigenous data governance through their experiences and practices. Our speakers will consider how academic institutions and researchers can uphold Indigenous data sovereignty in ethical and meaningful ways.

Join us for this critical conversation at the intersection of data, power, and Indigenous self-determination.

The Epistemological Foundations Conversations feature members of the Abundant Intelligences research team sharing how the knowledge frameworks in their field are constructed, validated, and employed. This session will provide an opportunity to dive deeper into what it means to bring together Data Sovereignty and AI.