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CONFERENCE STREAMS:  

Conference Stream

Stream 1: Telling Our Own Stories 

  • Focus: Centering First Nations voices and narratives in research and data collection. 

  • Potential topics: 

    • First Nations Data Sovereignty in the Context of Public Health Emergencies

    • Community-based Research and Knowledge Mobilization

    • Language Revitalization and Documentation Through Data

    • Addressing Historical Inaccuracies and Misrepresentations in Data

Stream 2: Relationship and Connections 

  • Focus: Exploring the interconnectedness between First Nations peoples, land, and communities. 

  • Potential topics: 

    • Community-led Archival Projects and Data Sovereignty 

    • Collaborative Research With First Nations Communities

    • Building Meaningful Relationships Between First Nations and Non-First Nations Researchers

Stream 3: Respect

  • Focus: Honoring First Nations knowledge systems and cultural protocols.

  • Potential topics: 

    • Ethical Considerations in First Nations Data Research

    • Wise Practices on Community Engagement in Data Collection

    • Protecting First Nations Intellectual Property

    • Data Sovereignty and Cultural Safety

    • Decolonizing Research Practices

Stream 4: Reciprocity

  • Focus: Building equitable partnerships and sharing benefits.

  • Potential topics: 

    •  Data Sharing and Access Protocols

    • Benefit-sharing Agreements

    • Creating Training and Education Opportunities and Knowledge Transfer

    • Research Ethics and First Nations Governance

    • Supporting First Nations Data Infrastructure

Stream 5: Responsibility 

  • Focus: Upholding accountability and stewardship of data.

  • Potential topics: 

    • Data Governance and Stewardship

    • Data Security and Privacy

    • Long-Term Data Management and Preservation

    • First Nations Archives and Data Repositories

    • Emerging Technologies for Data Sovereignty

TYPES OF SESSIONS:  

Sessions

  • The proposed lead presenter must be an First Nations person.

  • The types of sessions for the Call for Stories & Knowledge are:

Oral presentation

20 minutes and 10 mins for questions.

Panel Discussion 

45 mins + 15 min questions. Bring together panelists. Celebrate the champions in your community/region.  

Workshops 

Max 90 min interactive workshops that participants will learn skills that can be used within their communities or on their own journey 

  • Sessions should be action-oriented, strength-based and solution-focused. All workshops, oral presentations, panel discussions must have a First Nations co-presenter to be considered. First Nations-led sessions will be given priority. Workshops sessions will be prioritized.  

  • Abstracts must be connected to the theme of Our Data, Our Truths, Our Voice and linked to one of the streams noted above. 

  • Abstracts will be published exactly as submitted. No copyediting will be provided. Submitters are responsible for thoroughly reviewing their submission and ensuring accuracy before submission (no edits/updates). 

The final date for submission is
November 15, 2024 11:59 CDT.


Late submissions will not be accepted.

Deadline

Deadline extended to November 22, 2024 - 11:59 CDT

PROCESS

Process

  • Abstracts will be reviewed by an internal review committee.

  • Speakers will be notified if session is accepted by November 22, 2024.

  • Written acceptances will be provided through email and speakers will need to confirm receipt.

  • Accepted sessions will be published in the conference program, the conference website and other mediums.

  • Presenters are responsible for their own travel to and from the conference.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation

All abstracts will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 

  • Potential to stimulate discussion and learning 

  • Clarity and impact of the project 

  • Potential for the idea/innovation to be sustained and spread  

  • Alignment with Conference Streams and sub-themes  

  • Consideration of sex, gender, and diversity as part of the work  

  • Overall quality and clarity of the abstract

To submit your story or knowledge, please fill out this online form OR complete the PDF and email to ourdata2025@fnhssm.com

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Please click on the following link to fill out the form:

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ENQUIRIES: ourdata2025@fnhssm.com

Contact

Thank you for interest in the FNHSSM Data Sovereignty and Research Conference 

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