Indigenous Scientists Unite to Safeguard Their Cultural Data

Dr. Max Liboiron, a professor at Memorial University in Newfoundland and a Red River Métis activist, hosts monthly Zoom meetings with Indigenous scientists worldwide. These gatherings offer a space for sharing challenges faced as Indigenous individuals in Western academia. In one meeting, the impact of political changes in the US triggered urgent support efforts for Indigenous scholars and their research funding. Liboiron’s unique blend of activism and academic expertise helps Indigenous communities protect their data and cultural sovereignty under complex federal laws recognizing tribal nations as sovereign entities.