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Indigenous communities are reclaiming ancestral lands like Rangitāhua, but face institutional barriers accessing their own data. This highlights the need for equitable data sharing and Indigenous data sovereignty in research.

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Area of Science:

  • Indigenous Research Methods
  • Environmental Wellbeing
  • Museology Systems

Background:

  • Rangitāhua holds deep ancestral significance for Ngāti Kuri, but access has been restricted for two centuries.
  • European expeditions collected natural history specimens (taonga) from Rangitāhua, distributing them globally.
  • The Indigenous-led Te Mana o Rangitāhua program aims to restore Ngāti Kuri's research leadership.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document a collaborative approach to identifying expeditions to Rangitāhua.
  • To map the global distribution of taonga and data originating from Rangitāhua.
  • To examine institutional responses to data access requests and identify barriers.

Main Methods:

  • Provenance mapping to trace specimens from collection to current institutions.
  • Analysis of expedition records and institutional archives.
  • Evaluation of data request processes and institutional responses.

Main Results:

  • 127 expeditions identified, distributing 1.73 million objects across 88 institutions worldwide.
  • Successful cross-linking of specimens to expeditions and current repositories.
  • Significant institutional barriers and colonial gatekeeping practices hinder data access.

Conclusions:

  • Accessible and reciprocal data request systems are crucial for Indigenous data sovereignty.
  • Contemporary museology systems perpetuate colonial practices that impede equitable data access.
  • Reclaiming research leadership and ensuring Indigenous data sovereignty are vital for environmental wellbeing.