# Indigenous Rights Indigenous rights refer to the distinct legal, cultural, and social entitlements that recognize the sovereignty and traditional practices of indigenous peoples. These rights encompass land ownership, cultural preservation, and self-determination, ensuring that indigenous communities can maintain their unique identities and govern their own affairs. Respect for indigenous rights is pivotal for achieving social harmony and justice, as it acknowledges historical injustices and seeks to correct them. In relation to data, comprehensive data collection and analysis are vital for monitoring the implementation of indigenous rights. Such insights inform policies that effectively support and empower indigenous communities. For more information about recent indigenous rights research, please consult the following resources: * [WorldCat](https://search.worldcat.org/search?&offset=1&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Indigenous+Rights) * [Consensus](https://consensus.app/results/?synthesize=off&copilot=off&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Indigenous+Rights) * [Google Scholar](https://scholar.google.com/scholar?hl=en&as_sdt=0%2C5&q=Recent+studies+about+data+and+data+governance+and+Indigenous+Rights) Our research team, partners, and the extended Network of the Datasphere have identified the following organizations working at the intersection of data or data governance and indigenous rights. We recognize this is a dynamic field and would appreciate your help to [[contact our research team|improve]] this resource.