Data Control Will Shape the Next Phase of Tribal Sovereignty

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Latest News - Indigenous Data Alliance
Published
2 Jun 2026
Authors
Jacquelyn Cordova

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Credit: Indigenous Data Alliance Tribal Nations are entering a new phase of sovereignty, one increasingly shaped by authority over data, information, and digital systems.In this opinion piece, Levi Rickert reflects on conversations from the 2026 U.S. Indigenous Data Sovereignty & Governance Summit and explores how data influences policy, funding, research, public perception, and emerging technologies. The article highlights why Tribal leadership must play a central role in governing Indigenous data and why decisions being made today will shape the future of Indigenous communities for…

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