Indigenous data sovereignty & blockchain as tools for bridging the digital divide Save article Remove saved article

This article examines how advances in digital and data infrastructure in Indigenous communities in Canada can be an important tool in enabling: greater levels of sovereignty and control of community data to enhance decision making and governance; more diversified employment and economic development opportunities; and improved internal capacity and tools for advancing self-determination and self-government. A particularly robust infrastructure model that aligns with Indigenous data sovereignty and governance priorities is a blockchain-enabled data platform, tailored