Data Sovereignty Issues
Indigenous communities often find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to access to data about their own populations. This disparity can lead to harmful practices, such as racial profiling in healthcare settings. Tribal nations are hesitant to engage in federally funded research due to concerns over data ownership and the potential for negative stereotypes to be perpetuated. Establishing research structures that respect tribal sovereignty could provide better oversight and ensure that studies conducted with their data are truly beneficial.In this clip
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Indigenous Nations Are Fighting To Take Back Their Data
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