Indigenous Data Sovereignty & Community Networks

Governance frameworks ensuring indigenous communities control their connectivity and data.

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Indigenous Data Sovereignty & Community Networks

Legal and technical architectures (OCAP principles, CARE principles) that give First Nations, Aboriginal, and indigenous communities ownership over network infrastructure, data routing, and content. Addresses colonial legacy in telecom and enables self-determination in digital infrastructure.

TRL

6/9Demonstrated

Impact

3/5

Investment

2/5

Category

Ethics Security

Connections

Ethics Security

Ethics Security

Network Sovereignty & Cross-Border Data Control

Controls over where connectivity paths and traffic are allowed to flow.

Applications

Community Networks & Mesh Connectivity

Bottom-up, cooperative infrastructure built and operated by local communities.

Envisioning is an emerging technology research institute and advisory.

2011 — 2026