Montana Law Review, vol. 80, no. 2, August 1, 2019, pp. 229-268
Description
Essay identifies the domestic and international legal principles that control data governance. Discusses how tribal sovereignty is impacted by these principles and argues for a critical look at the structures for data governance and the need for intergovernmental cooperation.
Quantitative study of broadband access, device use, and uses of the internet by Tribal peoples. Combines survey results, normed against other national surveys, and case studies of six successful projects.
Discusses historical and contemporary reasons for migration to urban centres, the lack recognition of an urban presence based on the belief that identity and cities are incompatible because Indigeneity is solely defined by a relationship to the land, and how this attitude, coupled with government policy, has resulted in the lack of culturally appropriate supports and services available.
Reports on results of survey of housing providers conducted between the end of December 2018 and March 2019; explains the changing demographics of Indigenous populations; and gives the background to the Urban Native Housing Program and the Rural and Native Housing Programs and discusses the implications of the expiry of Operating Grants under them.
Discusses lessons that can be learned from collaborative inquiry and the advantages of involving the people of the communities that are affected when conducting studies involving Aboriginal groups.
A total of 495 survey respondents were Indigenous, representing 39% of the population, and proportion was higher for unsheltered (46%) than sheltered (34%). Snapshot was taken March 13, 2019.