Whāki Webinar Hūrae - Māori Data Sovereignty Research, Practice, and Policy (JRSNZ Special Issue)

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The webinar provides valuable insights into the practical application of Māori data sovereignty principles across diverse fields. Ella’s presentation demonstrates a rigorous, community-led approach to data repatriation and governance, with a clear methodology and tangible outcomes. Sequoia’s work showcases an innovative educational tool that effectively translates complex concepts into an engaging format, with evidence of impact through participant numbers. The arguments are well-supported by references to established frameworks like CARE principles and Te Mana Raraunga. However, the webinar format limits the depth of argumentation, and some claims could benefit from more detailed evidence.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The webinar is scientifically rigorous, with speakers referencing peer-reviewed articles from the JRSNZ special issue and established frameworks. The sources are credible and directly relevant. The title accurately reflects the content, and the presentations align with the stated theme. The inclusion of multiple perspectives from different disciplines strengthens the overall quality. However, the lack of formal citations within the webinar itself may require viewers to seek out the original articles for full verification.

The title accurately reflects the content, which is a webinar on Māori data sovereignty research, practice, and policy, aligned with the JRSNZ special issue.

8/10

The webinar features experts in Māori data sovereignty presenting peer-reviewed research from a special issue of the Journal of the Royal Society of New Zealand. The content is well-structured, with clear methodologies and references to established frameworks. However, as a webinar, it lacks the depth of a full academic paper and relies on the authority of the speakers.

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• 02:00Introduction by Dr. Logan Hamley and Associate Professor Lara Greaves, outlining the webinar structure and the JRSNZ special issue.
• 10:00Ella Pepi Tarapa-Dewes begins her presentation on Ngāti Tipa's hapū data sovereignty journey, including the development of a digital pātaka.
• 25:00Ella discusses the three types of whakapapa data identified through wānanga: connections between people, people and taiao, and people and wairua.
• 35:00Sequoia Short introduces the 'Data Guardians' escape room, explaining its purpose and design to teach Indigenous data sovereignty.
• 45:00Sequoia details the game's mechanics, including seven puzzles based on taonga, and its impact with nearly 800 participants.
• 55:00Dr. Tracy Murphy and Dr. Lisa Kremer present their work on health equity and Māori data sovereignty in clinical settings.

• JRSNZ Special Issue on Māori Data Sovereignty — The special issue being celebrated in the webinar, containing the articles presented.
• Te Mana Raraunga — Mentioned as a key organization in the Māori data sovereignty movement.
• Global Indigenous Data Alliance (GIDA) — Mentioned as the global body for Indigenous data sovereignty.
• CARE Principles for Indigenous Data Governance — Referenced in Sequoia's presentation as a framework for Indigenous data governance.
• FAIR Principles — Mentioned alongside CARE principles in the context of data governance.

• Te Mana Raraunga — The organization's principles align with the webinar's discussions on Māori data sovereignty.
• CARE Principles — Referenced in the webinar as a guiding framework for Indigenous data governance.