How do we reclaim and protect tino rangatiratanga in digital realms? What does mana motuhake look like when Indigenous self-determination collides with global politics and contested territories? And how can kotahitanga guide us in building unified futures?

In this talk, Tanya will share her journey navigating data sovereignty through initiatives like the Indigenous Data Sovereignty Treaty and the challenges of upholding He Whakaputanga and Te Tiriti in Aotearoa’s evolving constitutional landscape. She will also reflect on the global ramifications of mapping Indigenous territories, including Native Land Digital’s experiences with mapping Palestine, and the international pressure faced from partners, funders, academics, institutions and public.

This kōrero invites you to explore how sovereignty extends beyond land and sea into the digital realm, and how we can collectively envision and enact systems that honour the interconnectedness of Indigenous rights, justice, and unity.