Resources – Sautiya Ogiek

Ethical & Inclusive AI Collaboration

Respectful, community-driven design is essential for building technologies that uplift Indigenous voices. This page hosts practical tools and frameworks developed to support inclusive, ethical, and participatory AI projects with Indigenous communities.

These resources are open-access and grounded in principles of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC), relational accountability, and co-design methodologies.

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How to Use These Resources

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Academic Researchers

Support ethical, community-based research design.

These tools support ethical, community-engaged research by providing structured guidance on consent, relationship-building, and participatory design. Researchers can integrate them into methodological frameworks, IRB protocols, and co-authored knowledge production that centers Indigenous voices.

AI Practitioners & Developers

Build transparent, inclusive AI with community insight.

AI developers can use these tools to ensure their work aligns with Indigenous rights, environmental justice, and ethical technology design. From planning to prototype evaluation, the resources foster transparency, accountability, and inclusive collaboration.

Community-Based Organizations

Engage with technology on your own terms.

These resources offer community organizations practical steps to engage with technology on their own terms, ensuring autonomy and informed participation. They are designed to strengthen internal decision-making, build tech literacy, and facilitate equitable partnerships.

Indigenous Knowledge Advocate

Lead co-design with cultural authority and care.

Grounded in values of sovereignty and relational accountability, these tools affirm the right of Indigenous communities to shape how technology enters their lands and lives. They provide practical ways to evaluate readiness, assert consent, and lead co-design processes rooted in cultural knowledge.

Policy Makers & Funders

Make informed, equitable decisions rooted in community ethics.

These tools help funders and policy leaders align their programs with ethical, rights-based, and community-led approaches to AI development. They provide practical frameworks for evaluating project readiness, ensuring consent, and supporting initiatives that prioritize Indigenous sovereignty and environmental stewardship.

Guiding Principle

A living toolkit shaped by those who use it.

We encourage respectful, collaborative use of these resources and welcome adaptations that reflect local priorities. Your feedback helps us continue developing tools that honor Indigenous leadership in technological futures.

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Be part of something bigger. We invite you to engage in our co-design efforts that reflect our community’s values and goals. Your insights can make a difference in shaping our collective future.

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