Data decolonization
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Data decolonization
Data decolonization is the process of divesting from colonial, hegemonic models and epistemological frameworks that guide the collection, usage, and dissemination of data related to Indigenous peoples and nations, instead prioritising and centering Indigenous paradigms, frameworks, values, and data practices. Data decolonization is guided by the belief that data pertaining to Indigenous people should be owned and controlled by Indigenous people, a concept that is closely linked to data sovereignty.[1] Data decolonization is linked with the concpet of decolonization of knowledge.
Data decolonization seeks to counter the negative narratives that are reinforced by the colonial data practices that persist in a post-colonial era.[2]
History of Data Colonization
In various colonial states, data was used to identify Indigenous peoples using Western classification systems, leading to erasure of Indigenous identities, and the origin of narratives that focus on disadvantages in Indigenous communities. The values that guide Western data practices, such as universalism, homogeny etc. diverge from Indigenous values such as principles that value diversity and valuing the individual viewpoints of the subject [cite sport]
Principles of Data Decolonization
Self Identification
Indigenous peoples value the right to self-identify themselves and define their own identities in data collection.[3]
Self Determination
Nothing about Us Without Us
Data Decolonization in Practice
Research
Researchers seek to engage in research that is holistic and grounded in Indigenous culture
Museums
Databases
Researchers are examinng the methodologies and structures of databases[4]
Healthcare
Decolonizing data in healthcare involves reforming healthcare infrastructure and policies to prioritise Indigenous peoples. Current healthcare data structures collect, store, and use data about Indigenous peoples without necessarily consulting the input of Indigenous peoples recreating power dynamics that have previously led to the harm of Indigenous peoples. Decolonizing such structures would put control over healthcare-related data and the use of that data into the hands of Indigenous peoples.[1]
Palestinian Public Health scholar, Danya Qato outlined some principles to guide the creation of decolonized healthcare data systems.[1]
Centering Community
Centering the concerns and opinions of Indigenous peoples at all levels.
Diversity
Ensuring that opinions, and decision-making are sourced from various Indigenous communities, rather than a few tokens.
Transparency
Building complete awareness of how data is collected, aggregated, and used in Indigenous communities.
Consent
Prioritising the informed consent of Indigenous peoples, informing them of all actions that are taken with their data.
Concrete Action
Action that focuses on producing real-world results for Indigenous peoples.
Policies
UNDRIP
The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples was first introduced in 2007.[5]
Ottawa/Canada
Organisations
BCFNDGI
British Columbia First Nations’ Data Governance Initiative
Also look at
References
- ^ a b c Qato, Danya M. (2022-07-21). "Reflections on 'Decolonizing' Big Data in Global Health". Annals of Global Health. 88 (1): 56. doi:10.5334/aogh.3709. ISSN 2214-9996. PMC 9306674. PMID 35936229.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: PMC format (link) CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) - ^ Kitchin, Rob (2022). The data revolution : a critical analysis of big data, open data & data infrastructures (2nd ed.). Los Angeles, CA. ISBN 978-1-5297-3375-4. OCLC 1285687714.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link) - ^ Forsyth, Janice; McKee, Taylor; Benson, Alex (2021). "Data, Development Discourse, and Decolonization: Developing an Indigenous Evaluation Model for Indigenous Youth Hockey in Canada". Canadian Ethnic Studies. 53 (3): 121–140. doi:10.1353/ces.2021.0022. ISSN 1913-8253.
- ^ Sprague, Courtney E.P. (2021). Decolonization and Databases: Examining Collections Management Systems and Decolonizing Practices (Thesis). University of Washington. ISBN 9798728230489.
- ^ "United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples | United Nations For Indigenous Peoples". www.un.org. Retrieved 2022-12-08.