Through insightful conversations, compelling stories, and thoughtful analysis, the Voices of Sovereignty podcast aims to shed light on the importance of First Nations Data Sovereignty and inspire collective action towards a future where First Nation peoples have full control over their data, their narratives, and their destiny.

In this last episode of Season 1, we invite Carmen Jones to reflect on all the discussions we have had with guests on the Voices of Sovereignty podcast this past year and share some highlights from the conversations we have had with guests. Also joining us are Tracy Antone and Ryan McMahon, who share perspectives on the Chiefs of Ontario’s exciting 50-year anniversary, some plans in store for the future of COO and season 2 of this podcast series!

Through insightful conversations, compelling stories, and thoughtful analysis, the Voices of Sovereignty podcast aims to shed light on the importance of First Nations Data Sovereignty and inspire collective action towards a future where First Nation peoples have full control over their data, their narratives, and their destiny.

In Episode 10, Trevor Koostachin and Zachary Smith join us to talk about capacity building for First Nations Data Sovereignty at the Chiefs of Ontario (COO). Trevor and Zachary share their personal journeys in this field, describe the current data landscape at the COO Research and Data Management Sector, and expand on some exciting work the sector has planned for the near future.