Indigenous Data Sovereignty

Who is it for? 

Researchers and others seeking a deeper understanding of Indigenous Data Sovereignty. People wishing to use Lowitja Institute’s Indigenous Data Sovereignty Readiness Assessment and Evaluation Toolkit in their own context. 

How long does it take? 

The course takes around five hours to complete, depending on how deeply you explore the resources offered. As a self-directed online course, you can complete it at your own pace. 

How much does it cost? 

$242 (including GST) 

Pathways 

There are no prerequisites for this course.  

Course outline 

There are six modules: 

1. Welcome and introduction 

2. Defining Indigenous Data Sovereignty 

3. Introducing the toolkit 

4. Implementing the principles of Indigenous Data Sovereignty 

5. Wrap-up 

Some of the topics covered in the short course include: 

• key terms used in relation to Indigenous Data Sovereignty and the Indigenous Data Sovereignty Readiness Assessment and Evaluation Toolkit 
• the origins and development of Indigenous Data Sovereignty  
• the role that Indigenous Data Sovereignty has in addressing ethical issues surrounding data collection, data use and data storage 

• the purpose of the Indigenous Data Sovereignty Readiness Assessment and Evaluation Toolkit 
• how to implement the principles of Indigenous data sovereignty in different settings and contexts. 

This course also includes access to two new online resources:  

• Community data literacy: Terminology 
• Community data literacy: Excel skills