February 25-27 in COLPOS, Mexico

Following the GIDSov Conference in 2025 which identified a growing need to develop Indigenous protocols for emerging technologies–particularly AI–to ensure they uphold the principles of IDSov, the GIDA IDSov and AI workshop addressed new challenges and opportunities arising from the rapid expansion and proliferation of AI. Hosted by COLPOS in Texcoco, Mexico.

The workshop brought together members of Te Mana Raraunga, Te Kāhui Raraunga, the Pacific Data Sovereignty Network, Mayam nayri Wingara, the United States Indigenous Data Sovereignty Network, First Nations Information Governance Centre, GIDA-Inuit, First Nations, and Metis, GIDA-Sápmi, and scholars and activists from Latin America and Africa to engage in knowledge sharing and strategic planning.

With a programme focused around seven facilitated workshops, and a final session focused on impact and implementation of key insights, the gathering explored tangible ways Indigenous communities can navigate the changes brought through AI today.

This gathering was supported by the Catalyst fund, 11th Hour Project, and Tauhokohoko project.  Representing the Pacific Data Sovereignty Network, Associate Professor Sam Manuela and Dr Amio Matenga-Ikihele attended the workshop.