Post by Native Americans in Philanthropy

What is data sovereignty, and why does it matter to Tribal Nations – and philanthropy?⁠ ⁠ For Indigenous Peoples, data sovereignty means that Tribes and Native communities have the right to govern the collection, ownership, and application of their own data. This includes deciding what information is gathered, how it is interpreted, and how it is shared.⁠ ⁠ Data often shapes major decisions — from who receives funding to how program impact is measured. Yet too often, Indigenous communities are left out of the research process or misrepresented through incomplete or inaccurate data. This leads to government policies and funding strategies that miss the mark and reinforce inequities.⁠ ⁠ 🪶 Indigenous-led research changes that.⁠ ⁠ At Native Americans in Philanthropy, we support research frameworks that honor Tribal sovereignty and follow ethical, responsible data practices grounded in Indigenous values. Our Research & Data page brings together reports that:⁠ ⁠ 📊 Highlight the realities, strengths, and priorities of Native communities⁠ 📊 Provide more accurate data to inform philanthropic decision-making⁠ 📊 Offer tools for funders seeking to align with Indigenous data governance principles⁠ 📊 Center Native voices in every stage of research — from design to dissemination⁠ ⁠ Explore our Research & Data hub to learn how accurate, culturally grounded data can strengthen trust, improve funding strategies, and advance sovereignty ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g7z3kbBp ⁠ #DataSovereignty #Sovereignty #IndigenousResearch #Research #NativeGiving #NativePhilanthropy #Philanthropy #NativeNonprofit #Nonprofit #Data #WeAreIndigenous #TribalNations #Native #Indigenous #OCAP #EthicalData #IndigenousRights