Local Contexts

Local Contexts is dedicated to supporting Indigenous communities in managing and governing their cultural heritage materials, Indigenous knowledge, and data. The organization addresses critical issues of ownership, access, and culturally appropriate conditions for sharing collections of cultural heritage and Indigenous data. Through its innovative Traditional Knowledge (TK) and Biocultural (BC) Labels and Notices, Local Contexts enhances and legitimizes locally based decision-making and Indigenous governance frameworks.

Operating from its primary location in Lenapehoking, US, and with a presence in Kirikiriroa, NZ, Local Contexts works to remedy the ongoing colonial digital legacy of Indigenous erasure. The organization is committed to ensuring that Indigenous communities have the tools they need to protect and control their intellectual and cultural property. Significant information about these collections, including individual and community names and proper provenance information is made available.

Local Contexts continues to expand its initiatives, offering a system of digital labelling that empowers Indigenous communities. We invite the management team at Local Contexts to create a customized and exclusive company showcase and product listing on our platform to further amplify their important work.