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Take the First Nations Information Governance Centre’s (FNIGC) The Fundamentals of OCAP® online training course, with an additional two in-person workshop sessions. Tuition costs are sponsored by the Library. Registration is limited.
This course and workshops are currently available in English only. No simultaneous translation will be offered.
The in-person workshops are conceived around intentional relationship building. Please contact us directly with any accommodation needs you may have regarding in-person attendance: rdm@uOttawa.ca.
Schedule of activities
The First Nations Principles of OCAP® Presentation
- May 30 (2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.) - In-person Learning Crossroads CRX 230
Workshop Lead: Leslie MacGregor, FNIGC Education Officer. Participants will meet each other and will reflect upon their expectations for the learning experience.
The Fundamentals of OCAP® online course
- June 1 to September 18 - Asynchronous self-directed learning
Participants will be registered into The Fundamentals of OCAP® Course as a cohort. Participants will complete seven modules during a two-month period, including the Self Reflection Resource Guide.
The First Nations Principles of OCAP® Post-Workshop
- September 19 - (TBD)- In-person Learning Crossroads CRX 230
Workshop Lead: Leslie McGregor, FNIGC Education Officer
Participants will have an interactive opportunity to deeply explore The First Nations principles of OCAP® and discuss how it impacts their current research practices. Using historical and contemporary examples, the workshop addresses OCAP®, data sovereignty, and research data management issues through group discussion, open dialogue, and self-reflection.
The Fundamentals of OCAP® Course
Welcome to this special preview offering of The Fundamentals of OCAP®, proudly presented by the First Nations Information Governance Centre (FNIGC).
This unique online learning opportunity introduces The First Nations principles of OCAP® – ownership, control, access, and possession of First Nations data by First Nations. Working with First Nations thought leaders and artists, subject matter experts, and online education professionals, FNIGC is proud to offer this online course that explores First Nations self-determination, self-governance, and collective rights to data sovereignty through the framework of OCAP®.
This introductory course unpacks the OCAP® framework and offers learners the opportunity to see OCAP® as part of a larger story. In this course, you will learn how the framework supports First Nations data sovereignty and information governance, what it means to assert and respect the principles of OCAP® and learn critical thinking tools that you can apply to your work. Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the principles of OCAP®.
- Understand key foundational concepts for OCAP® such as Data Sovereignty and information governance.
- Understand First Nations collective rights, and the difference between asserting and respecting OCAP®.
- Connect the context and importance of OCAP® to your current work or role.
Upon completion of the course, learners will receive a Statement of Achievement that will be sent to all learners who successfully complete their course.
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